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This captivating story invites readers into the heart of a 19th-century countryside home. Follow the Vassie family, whose self-assured patriarch, Mr. Vassie, retreats to his study to indulge in his scholarly pursuits. Meanwhile, Mrs. Vassie, a dutiful Victorian matriarch, struggles to balance the demands of a busy household. Through the eyes of the eldest daughter, Tabitha, we witness the tensions between tradition and modernity. As Tabitha questions the guiding principles of her upbringing, she clashes with her mother's unwavering belief in the established order. The arrival of Hilda, a worldly cousin from London, further challenges the family's insular existence, exposing the divide between rural and urban values. The author delves into the complexities of family dynamics, exploring the contrasting personalities and aspirations of the Vassie children. Each daughter grapples with her own desires and expectations, navigating the social conventions and limited opportunities available to women of their time. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant exploration of the transformative power of perspective. By juxtaposing the devout faith of Mrs. Vassie with Tabitha's yearning for intellectual freedom, the author illuminates the ways in which our beliefs shape our experiences and our relationships with others.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating story invites readers into the heart of a 19th-century countryside home. Follow the Vassie family, whose self-assured patriarch, Mr. Vassie, retreats to his study to indulge in his scholarly pursuits. Meanwhile, Mrs. Vassie, a dutiful Victorian matriarch, struggles to balance the demands of a busy household. Through the eyes of the eldest daughter, Tabitha, we witness the tensions between tradition and modernity. As Tabitha questions the guiding principles of her upbringing, she clashes with her mother's unwavering belief in the established order. The arrival of Hilda, a worldly cousin from London, further challenges the family's insular existence, exposing the divide between rural and urban values. The author delves into the complexities of family dynamics, exploring the contrasting personalities and aspirations of the Vassie children. Each daughter grapples with her own desires and expectations, navigating the social conventions and limited opportunities available to women of their time. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant exploration of the transformative power of perspective. By juxtaposing the devout faith of Mrs. Vassie with Tabitha's yearning for intellectual freedom, the author illuminates the ways in which our beliefs shape our experiences and our relationships with others. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243208326_0
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