Lady Jane: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Lady Jane is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jamison, C. V. (Cecilia Viets) (?–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Lady Jane" by C. V. Jamison is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of Southern landscapes and rich characterizations, the story begins with the delicate and heartwarming journey of a young girl named Lady Jane and her ailing mother traveling to New Orleans. The narrative explores themes of loss, survival, and innocence as they navigate a world filled with both benevolence and hidden peril. The opening of the book depicts a vivid scene aboard a train as Lady Jane and her mother make their way through the beautiful Teche country. While the mother is physically weakened by illness and emotional sorrow, Lady Jane’s curiosity and innocence shine through as she bonds with a boy traveling on the train who offers her a blue heron named Tony. This chance encounter leads them to a series of events in New Orleans, where secretive and contrasting characters will intertwine their lives. The gentle depiction of Lady Jane’s child-like wonder and strong attachment to her mother sets a poignant tone for their unfolding story, hinting at the hardships and trials they will face in the unfamiliar city.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lady Jane
- Author credits: Jamison, C. V. (Cecilia Viets) (?–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
- Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
- Louisiana -- Juvenile fiction
- New Orleans (La.) -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
- Pets -- Juvenile fiction
- Theft -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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