Elsie's Kith and Kin

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Finley, Martha, 1828-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Elsie's Kith and Kin" by Martha Finley is a sentimental novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of Edward and Zoe Travilla, a young couple navigating the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. As they settle into their life together, the story explores their deep affection and the challenges that arise from unexpected guests and misunderstandings. The opening of the novel introduces Edward and Zoe in an intimate moment, highlighting their loving relationship as they cope with the absence of family members who have left for a winter retreat. Zoe, feeling lonely, finds comfort in Edward's affection and his plans for their time together. However, their peaceful domestic life is soon disrupted by the arrival of Miss Deane, an unwelcome guest whose presence causes tension and misunderstandings between the couple. As the story unfolds, Zoe grapples with her emotions and insecurities, particularly when Edward becomes involved with Miss Deane. The dynamics of love, loyalty, and societal pressures begin to take shape, setting the stage for the trials and tribulations that will test their bond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-12-27