Shenstonen rouva by Florence L. Barclay
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"Shenstonen rouva" by Florence L. Barclay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to revolve around lady Ingleby, who is depicted as a thoughtful and emotional character, grappling with feelings of loneliness and anxiety over her husband, Mikael, who is at war. The book sets a scene filled with rich descriptions of nature, a sense of impending winter, and the emotional turmoil faced by lady Ingleby, along
with her connection to her little dog, Petter. At the start of the narrative, we find lady Ingleby pacing on her balcony, wrapped in her fur coat and listening to the sounds of autumn. Her worries about Mikael's well-being are palpable, as she engages in light banter with her dog and reminisces about their life together. The arrival of a telegram announces a potential visit from Dr. Deryck Brand, which brings her some relief. The opening chapters depict the anxiety and solitude lady Ingleby faces, along with her relationship with her husband and the comfort she seeks in her surroundings and the arrival of friends. The story unfolds against a backdrop of war, emphasizing the emotional stakes and character dynamics that will likely play a significant role in the plot ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa), 1862-1921 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jaakkola, Väinö, 1888-1942 |
| Translator | Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936 |
| Uniform Title | The mistress of Shenstone. Finnish |
| Title | Shenstonen rouva |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mistress_of_Shenstone_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Johanna Kankaanpää and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59833 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 234 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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