Loveday's history: A tale of many changes: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Loveday's history: A tale of many changes is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Guernsey, Lucy Ellen (1826–1899).
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"Loveday's History: A Tale of Many Changes" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Loveday, a young girl who faces significant changes in her life, particularly dealing with the dissolution of a convent she was to join, her move to her uncle's house in London, and the trials associated with her new home. Throughout the opening chapters, we see Loveday adjusting to the contrasting environments of country and city life during a time of religious upheaval in England. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Loveday and her experiences as she is taken from her sheltered life in Somersetshire to the bustling city of London. After being raised by her kinswoman, Lady Peckham, her life is turned upside down when her intended convent is suppressed, leading to her living with her wealthy uncle and his family. The opening chapters detail her arrival in London, her adjustment to a more affluent lifestyle, her budding relationships with her cousins, and her interactions with the household staff. Loveday's journey also reveals the socio-political tensions of the time, as her uncle reflects on the past and a controversial religious climate, setting the stage for her character's development and the challenges she is likely to face.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Loveday's history: A tale of many changes
- Author credits: Guernsey, Lucy Ellen (1826–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Reformation -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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