The Real Lady Hilda: A Sketch by B. M. Croker

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Author Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920
Title The Real Lady Hilda: A Sketch
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Real Lady Hilda: A Sketch" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Emma Hayes, a widow who struggles with her new life of reduced circumstances after the death of her husband and their subsequent return from India. The novel provides a detailed exploration of social dynamics, class disparities, and personal ambitions as Emma navigates her new reality with her stepdaughter, Gwen, who is thrust into adulthood amidst their challenges. The opening of the book introduces readers to the dreary life of Emma and Gwen as they adapt to their modest lodgings in a small Sussex town. Emma's optimistic yet impractical personality serves as a counterpoint to Gwen's growing pragmatism, which is necessitated by their situation. As the narrative unfolds, we see the stark contrast between their previous life of comfort in India and their current struggles in England. The dynamics of their relationships with neighbors and acquaintances, like Miss Skuce and the Misses Benny, hint at a rising tension between social aspirations and harsh realities, setting the stage for the challenges and transformations that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Stepdaughters -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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