Geoffrey Strong by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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| Author | Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943 |
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| Title | Geoffrey Strong |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Geoffrey Strong" by Laura E. Howe Richards is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around young Doctor Geoffrey Strong, who arrives in the quaint village of Elmerton, eager to establish himself as a physician alongside the esteemed Blyth sisters—Miss Phoebe and Miss Vesta. The narrative hints at themes of love, healing, and community interwoven with the lives of the sisters, particularly focusing on Vesta, a woman still touched by years of grief from a lost love. The opening of the novel introduces us to Doctor Strong as he drives into the village, struck by the beauty of the Blyth sisters' residence, the Temple of Vesta. His interaction with the older doctor sets the tone by revealing the characters of the enigmatic sisters, particularly Vesta, who keeps a light burning in memory of her fiancé drowned years prior. As the young physician acclimatizes to small-town life, we see his determination to connect with both Miss Phoebe and Vesta, while also battling societal expectations and his own emotions. The enchanting descriptions of the setting and character dynamics suggest a thoughtful exploration of relationships, loss, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sick -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nieces -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8877 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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