A True Friend: A Novel by Adeline Sergeant
"A True Friend: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the unlikely friendship between Janetta Colwyn, a music governess of modest means, and Margaret Adair, a wealthy heiress and beauty. The narrative explores themes of social class and the consequences of their friendship as it faces scrutiny from their school and families. The opening of the novel introduces us tothe contrasting lives of Janetta and Margaret, who met at a fashionable school where their friendship blossomed despite their differing social standings. Their bond is strong enough to raise eyebrows among school authorities, particularly from Miss Polehampton, who views their connection as inappropriate. As tensions rise, Miss Polehampton ultimately expels both girls in an attempt to preserve social propriety, which Margaret vehemently opposes, indicating her strong attachment to Janetta. This compelling beginning sets the stage for an exploration of loyalty, societal expectations, and the challenges faced in maintaining true friendship across class divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sergeant, Adeline, 1851-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | A True Friend: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23797 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 931 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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