The Awakening of Helena Richie by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
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"The Awakening of Helena Richie" by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Helena Richie, a widow navigating her complex emotions and relationships in the small town of Old Chester. The beginning hints at themes of loneliness, societal expectations, and the struggles of motherhood, as well as the possibility of connection through a little boy named David, who
is in search of a home. The opening of the novel introduces two main characters, Dr. Lavendar and a local boy named Goliath, as they make pastoral calls on the residents of Old Chester, leading to a reflection on their own lives and the lives of others in the community. During their conversation, the need for a caretaker for the orphaned David arises, bringing attention to Mrs. Richie, who has her own haunting past related to loss. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Helena grappling with her own grief while contemplating the impact of potentially taking David into her home. This premise sets the stage for exploration of emotional healing, societal pressures, and personal awakening amidst the backdrop of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Awakening of Helena Richie |
| Note | Sequel: The Iron Woman. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Awakening_of_Helena_Richie |
| Credits | Produced by Beth Constantine, Charles Aldarondo, Juliet Sutherland Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6315 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06315-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jun 1, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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