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The Heather-Moon
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Heather-Moon" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young girl named Barrie, who lives somewhat isolated with her strict grandmother and is intrigued by the mysterious garret filled with her late mother's belongings. As Barrie explores this hidden world, she grapples with her family's secrets and the desire for her mother's love, which elevates her yearning for romance and connection beyond the confines of her dreary home life. At the start of the novel, Barrie discovers the garret door ajar for the first time, granting her access to a space that symbolizes lost dreams and the romance she craves. Inside the garret, she finds remnants of her mother's life, including elegant dresses and a portrait that evokes a strong emotional response. As she immerses herself in this treasure trove, Barrie confronts the legacy of her mother and the oppressive nature of her grandmother, leading her to a pivotal moment where she decides to seek out her estranged mother. The opening sets the tone for a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the quest for familial connection, challenging the constraints that have bound Barrie thus far. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Alicia Williams, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2006-11-09
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