Miss Stuart's Legacy by Flora Annie Webster Steel

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Author Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929
Title Miss Stuart's Legacy
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Miss Stuart's Legacy" by Flora Annie Steel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in India, focusing on the experiences of Belle Stuart, a young woman who has just arrived in the country to reunite with her estranged father, Colonel Stuart, after many years apart. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of cultures as Belle adjusts to her new life surrounded by various characters, including her ambitious stepmother and a diverse cast of local and expatriate figures. The opening of the novel sets the stage at a bustling Indian railway station, where Belle arrives with dreams of a joyful reunion with her father, whom she has never really known. However, her initial excitement is tempered by the realization of her loneliness and the complexities of her family dynamics. Introduced to other characters such as Major Marsden and her stepmother, the reader witnesses Belle's gradual acclimatization to her new environment while confronting the uncertainty of her paternal relationship. The chapter establishes a rich, vivid backdrop of Indian society and hints at the challenges that lie ahead for Belle as she navigates her newfound identity within a culturally complex landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- Fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject British -- India -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 40142
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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