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Miss Billy's Decision: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Miss Billy's Decision: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Miss Billy's Decision is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) (1868–1920).

Catalogue synopsis

Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:

"Miss Billy's Decision" by Eleanor H. Porter is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It explores the life of Billy Neilson, who is engaged to the artist Bertram Henshaw, and the various relationships and interactions she navigates amid the playful banter and complexities of love and friendship. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Calderwell and his friend M. J. Arkwright, two men discussing their lives and acquaintances. Calderwell is humorously enthralled by the mystery of Arkwright's initials, culminating in a delightful twist when it’s revealed that M. J. is indeed a man despite the name "Mary Jane." Meanwhile, Billy is preparing to announce her engagement while exhibiting playful innocence and charm. As she communicates with Aunt Hannah about a new girl, Mary Jane, who will be joining them, the plot hints at delightful complications ahead when identity and expectations are turned upside down in the charming and interconnected lives of the characters.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Miss Billy's Decision
  • Author credits: Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) (1868–1920)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Love stories
  • Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Romance

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