Frances Kane's Fortune: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Frances Kane's Fortune is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meade, L. T. (1854–1914).

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"Frances Kane’s Fortune" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Frances Kane, a practical and determined young woman, who manages her father's dilapidated estate while grappling with a sense of duty and the complexities of her heartrending past. As an intriguing mix of personal sacrifice and romantic tension unfolds, the narrative suggests themes of resilience and the societal pressures on women during this period. The opening of the novel introduces a sunny June day in the garden where Frances is engaged in her usual tasks, demonstrating both her industriousness and preoccupation with the family's financial plight. After receiving a letter that she decides to hold off on reading, Frances interacts with her father, Squire Kane, who brings exciting news regarding the arrival of a young girl named "Fluff," the daughter of a deceased family friend. This news is quickly overshadowed by Frances's own complicated feelings regarding Philip Arnold, a past love who has now reemerged in her life. The narrative sets the stage for Frances's inner struggle between her responsibilities to her father and her longing for personal happiness, suggesting that forthcoming events may force her to make difficult choices about love and duty.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Frances Kane's Fortune
• Author credits: Meade, L. T. (1854–1914)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Short stories
• Young women -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Romance

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