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Shall we go in to dinner now? Said her husband presently; and they went in and dined at a small table, the three together, and Eleanor drank some champagne, and ate ices, and enjoyed herself immensely. Several people turned round to look at the pretty, aristocratic-looking child, and of this she was fully conscious. She began to show off, and to bob her curls about, and to say pert things.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and multifaceted nature of the human experience through the tragic story of Eleanor McNeill. After the untimely death of her adored father, Eleanor finds herself uprooted from her comfortable life and thrust into the unforgiving world of poverty. As she grapples with grief, social isolation, and religious torment, Eleanor's emotional and spiritual journey mirrors the Victorian era's preoccupation with societal expectations, religious hypocrisy, and the struggle for self-identity. The author delves deeply into the psychological complexities of Eleanor's character, uncovering the profound impact of loss, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent to human suffering. This book offers a poignant and thought-provoking meditation on the human condition, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330783726_0
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