The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day by Grace S. Richmond
"The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day" by Grace S. Richmond is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a genteel American family, the story revolves around Richard Kendrick, a young man whose life undergoes significant change after he visits the Gray household, sparking themes of family, home, and personal development. The opening of the novel introduces Richard Kendrick, who, due to a series of coincidences, findshimself waiting in the warm and inviting hall of the Gray home. The reader gets a glimpse into Richard’s contrasting life, filled with luxury yet devoid of the warmth of a familial environment. As he observes the bustling sounds and signs of life surrounding him, Richard becomes intrigued by the life and companionship within this household. Upon his first encounter with the family, particularly Roberta Gray, he feels a longing for the sense of belonging and emotional connection he has been missing. This initial visit sets in motion a series of events that will challenge Richard to redefine his understanding of family and purpose as he becomes increasingly entwined with the Gray family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith), 1866-1959 |
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| Title | The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Children of the rich -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14491 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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