Miss Philly Firkin, The China-Woman by Mary Russell Mitford

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Author Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
Title Miss Philly Firkin, The China-Woman
Note Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Miss Philly Firkin, The China-Woman" by Mary Russell Mitford is a charming novella written during the early 19th century. This fictional work combines elements of social commentary with lighthearted narrative, focusing on the everyday lives and interactions of its characters in the quaint town of Belford Regis. The book explores themes of community, relationships, and the humorous clashes of personalities through the lens of Miss Philly, a china shop owner, and her encounters with her noisy neighbor, Jem Tyler. The story revolves around Miss Philadelphia Firkin, a prim and proper china shop owner known for her excellent gossip and the charming establishment she runs. Despite her prosperous business, she finds herself embroiled in a conflict with her boisterous neighbor Jem Tyler, the owner of the local tavern, who creates a ruckus with his lively operations. The tension escalates when a cow inadvertently causes chaos in Miss Philly's shop, leading her to contemplate legal action against Jem. However, through amusing interventions from a clever young messenger, Dick Barnett, the animosity between Jem and Miss Philly ultimately transforms into a romantic resolution, as they find themselves attracted to one another, culminating in their unexpected marriage. The novella presents a delightful mix of humor, societal norms, and the charm of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Single women -- Fiction
Subject Businesswomen -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 22844
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 13, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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