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Moodie, Susanna
1803
1885
Moodie, Susannah Strickland
Strickland, S. (Susanna)
Strickland, Susannah
Flora Lyndsay; or, Passages in an Eventful Life, Vol. I.
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"Flora Lyndsay; or, Passages in an Eventful Life, Vol. I" by Susanna Moodie is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Flora Lyndsay and her husband, Lieutenant Lyndsay, as they navigate their lives in England and confront the pressing matter of emigration to Canada in search of a better future. As they grapple with their happiness and the stark realities of financial constraints and the demands of family, readers witness Flora's emotional turmoil and her reflections on love, duty, and the sacrifices one must make for family. At the start of the novel, Flora is engaged in tender domestic moments with her husband and their young child when he brings up their previous discussions on emigration. Flora's initial reluctance contrasts sharply with her husband's practical concerns regarding their financial stability, leading to a heartfelt debate about their future. Despite Flora's desire to remain in the comfort of her English home and her worry about leaving loved ones behind, she ultimately decides to support her husband's aspirations for a new life in Canada. This emotional discussion sets the stage for the choices and challenges Flora will face as they prepare for their new journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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