Joyce Morrell's Harvest: The Annals of Selwick Hall: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Joyce Morrell's Harvest: The Annals of Selwick Hall is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Holt, Emily Sarah (1836–1893).
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"Joyce Morrell's Harvest" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the late sixteenth century and revolves around the lives of three teenage girls, Helen, Milisent, and Editha, along with their Aunt Joyce, as they embark on a collective project of keeping a family journal. Through their conversations and experiences, readers are likely to explore themes of family dynamics, personal reflections, and societal expectations of the time. The beginning of the narrative introduces the characters as they discuss their lives and an amusing idea to keep a chronicle of their daily happenings. Aunt Joyce, characterized by her wisdom, encourages the girls to start the journal, which leads to humorous exchanges among them regarding their ordinary lives. As the journal entries commence, the girls reflect on their family and surroundings, revealing their thoughts amidst the backdrop of the late 16th century. This sets the stage for deeper explorations into their relationships and the events that shape their experiences as they navigate the complexities of youth in a time of significant sociopolitical change.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Joyce Morrell's Harvest: The Annals of Selwick Hall
- Author credits: Holt, Emily Sarah (1836–1893)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
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