Project Gutenberg 2004-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 61 Churchill, Winston 1871 1947 A Modern Chronicle — Volume 01 Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "A Modern Chronicle — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a novel crafted in the early 20th century, likely in the period surrounding World War I. The story centers on the life of Honora Leffingwell, a young woman whose upbringing intertwines themes of privilege, aspiration, and the weight of societal expectations. Through her family lineage and experiences, the narrative probes into questions of heritage and identity as Honora navigates her place in a changing world. The opening of the book introduces Honora Leffingwell, detailing her origins in Nice, France, and her early life in St. Louis after the tragic loss of her parents. With her father being a charming and accomplished consul, Honora grapples with the expectations of her heritage and the realities of her upbringing. As she transitions into adolescence, her character is shaped by her aunt Mary and uncle Tom, who provide a nurturing, if modest, environment. The narrative hints at Honora's ambitions and dreams for a life filled with excitement and distinction, contrasting her desires with her family's humble circumstances. Thus, the groundwork is established for a rich exploration of her journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Marriage -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 184962 184904 2024-10-03T05:00:52.526662 2023-10-03T05:19:01.055690 text/html text/html 184955 184897 2024-10-03T05:00:52.758732 2023-10-03T05:19:01.202675 text/html text/html 147531 2024-10-03T05:00:59.074637 application/epub+zip 149778 2024-10-03T05:00:55.799703 application/epub+zip 133466 2024-10-03T05:00:54.621726 application/epub+zip 269516 2024-10-03T05:01:01.533609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255205 2024-10-03T05:00:58.370672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224377 2022-09-03T07:05:55.797600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164253 164246 2024-10-03T05:00:52.234715 2023-10-03T05:19:00.863678 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 164026 2020-12-28T19:42:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64377 2020-12-28T19:42:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19751 2024-10-03T05:01:01.661739 application/rdf+xml 12217 2024-10-03T05:00:55.151660 image/jpeg 2980 2024-10-03T05:00:54.888643 image/jpeg 146230 2024-10-03T05:00:52.775704 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia