Mabel Quiller-Couch

The Story of Jessie (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Florence Mabel Quiller-Couch was a younger sister of Arthur Quiller-Couch, who was Professor of English Literature at Cambridge, and wrote fiction as "Q." Like her brother and sister Lillian, she became a writer, producing a total of twenty-six published works. In "The Story of Jessie," Thomas and Patience Dawson receive a surprise letter from their daughter, Lizzie, announcing that she and her husband have problems, and she is sending her five year old daughter Jessie to live with her father and mother. Her marriage was against her parents' wishes, and Lizzie has been estranged from them since. Patience is delighted at having a grandchild about, but Thomas is troubled. Jessie, when she arrives, is the image of Lizzie as a child. Thomas and Patience must deal with their feelings about their daughter, starting with the need to house Jessie in Lizzie's old room, which Thomas hasn't entered since his daughter left.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781633554269
• Artikelnr.: 49181130

Autorenporträt

Mabel Quiller-Couch, a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature, penned her masterpiece "The Making Of Mona" as a captivating exploration of human nature and societal norms. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, Quiller-Couch's novel intricately weaves together themes of love, ambition, and identity, offering readers a nuanced portrayal of life in rural England. In "The Making Of Mona," Quiller-Couch masterfully depicts the journey of the titular character as she navigates the complexities of womanhood and self-discovery. Through richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the landscape, Quiller-Couch paints a vivid portrait of rural life and the struggles faced by individuals striving to carve out their own path in a changing world. With its blend of romance, drama, and social commentary, "The Making Of Mona" stands as a testament to Quiller-Couch's literary prowess and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience. Through the lens of Mona's journey, readers are invited to contemplate the nature of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness in a world filled with both opportunity and challenge.