Margaret Montfort
by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
- Language
- EN
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"Margaret Montfort" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a novel set in the late 19th century that focuses on the experiences of its young protagonist following the death of her Aunt Faith. The story depicts Margaret’s efforts to manage the family estate, Fernley, and her interactions with her cousin Sophronia Montfort, whose intrusive behaviour threatens to disturb the peace of Margaret’s life. The narrative begins with a heartfelt exchange between Margaret and her uncle, reflecting on family memories and the loss of Aunt Faith. Throughout the novel, Margaret balances her grief with attempts to maintain a cheerful environment, illustrating her emotional resilience within the context of domestic and familial duties.
The work belongs to American literature from the period and offers a detailed portrayal of domestic life and character development in a rural New England setting. It explores themes of family responsibility, grief, and personal growth and provides insights into the social expectations of women during the era.
The work belongs to American literature from the period and offers a detailed portrayal of domestic life and character development in a rural New England setting. It explores themes of family responsibility, grief, and personal growth and provides insights into the social expectations of women during the era.
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"Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."— Boston Post. —————— THE CAPTAIN JANUARY SERIES. CAPTAIN JANUARY. 16mo, cloth, 50 cents. A charming idyl of New England coast life, whose success has been very remarkable. One reads it, is thoroughly charmed by it, tells others, and so its fame has been heralded by its readers, until to-day it is selling by the thousands, constantly enlarging the circle of its delighted admirers. SAME. Illustrated Holiday Edition. With thirty half-tone pictures from drawings by Frank T. Merrill. 4to, cloth, $1.25. MELODY. The Story of a Child. 16mo, 50 cents. "Had there never been a 'Captain January,' 'Melody' would easily take first place."— Boston Times. "The quaintly pretty, touching, old-fashioned story is told with perfect grace; the few persons who belong to it are touched on with distinctness and with sympathy."— Milwaukee Sentinel. SAME. Illustrated Holiday Edition. With thirty half-tone pictures from drawings by Frank T. Merrill. 4to, cloth, $1.25. MARIE. 16mo, 50 cents. "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."— Boston Herald. "A perfect literary gem."— Boston Transcript. NARCISSA , and a companion story, IN VERONA . 16mo, cloth, 50 cents. "Each is a simple, touching, sweet little story of rustic New England life, full of vivid pictures of interesting character, and refreshing for its unaffected genuineness and human feeling."— Congregationalist. "They are the most charming stories ever written of American country life."— New York World. JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE , and a companion story, BETHESDA POOL . 16mo, 50 cents. SOME SAY , and a companion story, NEIGHBOURS IN CYRUS . 16mo, 50 cents. ROSIN THE BEAU. 16mo, 50 cents. A sequel to "Melody." —————— ISLA HERON. A charming prose idyl of quaint New England life. Small quarto, cloth, 75 cents. NAUTILUS. A very interesting story, with illustrations; uniquely bound, small quarto, cloth, 75 cents. FIVE MINUTE STORIES. A charming collection of short stories and clever poems for children. Small quarto, cloth, $1.25. THREE MARGARETS. One of the most clever stories for girls that the author has written. 16mo, cloth, $1.25. MARGARET MONTFORT. A new volume in the series of which "Three Margarets" was so successful as the initial volume. 16mo, cloth, handsome cover design, $1.25. LOVE AND ROCKS. A charming story of…
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