Ombra by Mrs. Oliphant
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"Ombra" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Katherine Courtenay, an only child and heiress raised in a lonely, uncaring environment, deprived of familial love and connection, leading to her impulsive and rebellious nature. The book explores her struggles with isolation and her complicated relationship with her guardian, Mr. Courtenay, as well as her budding interactions with the local villagers and the potential
for friendship and love. The opening of "Ombra" introduces us to Kate's challenging upbringing in the desolate Langton-Courtenay estate, where her uncle, Mr. Courtenay, deliberately keeps her emotionally distant from anyone who might form a sentimental bond with her. Despite the lack of affection in her life, Kate possesses a vibrant spirit and strong opinions that result in her meddling and gossiping about the people around her. As she navigates her fifteenth year, she exhibits a lively curiosity about the world, often at odds with her guardian’s plans for her independence. The chapter culminates in the arrival of a letter from her Aunt Anderson, expressing a desire to reconnect, which presents Kate with a potential escape from her solitary existence and hints at the unfolding challenges of her journey toward finding love and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ombra |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Heiresses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53583 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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