The Girl Who Had Nothing by A. M. Williamson

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Creator Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933
Illustrator Cameron, John, 1828?-
Title The Girl Who Had Nothing
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Girl Who Had Nothing" by A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely revolves around the life of Joan Carthew, a young girl who, after facing hardship and neglect in a lodging house, dreams of a better life. The narrative weaves themes of ambition, social inequality, and the quest for identity, as Joan navigates her painful reality while yearning for affluence and acceptance. At the start of the story, we meet Joan, who believes it to be her birthday and marks it by running away from her neglectful life in a Brighton lodging house, where she is treated as a servant by the landlady, Mrs. Boyle. Joan's life has been far from typical; she reflects on her mother, a mysterious actress who abandoned her, and her current state of being a free-spirited, imaginative child with big dreams. During her escape, she encounters a girl of her own age who represents everything she longs for—wealth, beauty, and respectability. This chance encounter ignites a fierce desire in Joan to change her fate. In a moment of desperation, she throws herself in front of a carriage, leading to her being taken in by the compassionate Lady Thorndyke. The opening sets the stage for Joan's tumultuous journey as she grapples with her past and strives to reshape her future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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