"Marguerite Verne; Or, Scenes from Canadian Life" by Rebecca Agatha Armour is a story set in 19th-century St. John, New Brunswick, that introduces us to Marguerite Verne, a kind young woman trying to find her place in the world. The novel begins on a lively New Year's Eve, where Marguerite is caught between her family's wishes and her own dreams. We meet her brother Charlie, and Mr. Phillip Lawson. The story also shows us Marguerite's family, including her sister Evelyn and their mother, Mrs. Verne, who wants her daughters to marry well. The book hints at a romance for Marguerite and the challenges she faces from society, inviting readers to explore themes of love, family, and personal growth in a charming Canadian setting.
Marguerite Verne; Or, Scenes from Canadian Life
By Rebecca Agatha Armour
In a vibrant Canadian town, a young woman navigates love, family, and societal pressures as she steps into a new year full of possibilities.
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Rebecca Agatha Armour was a Canadian teacher and novelist born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Her fiction has been said to provide a "rich depiction of New Brunswick social life during the 19th century." The intention behind it was to cherish "every right and institution which makes our beloved New Brunswick the pride of its loyal people."
Rebecca Agatha Armour was a Canadian teacher and novelist born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Her fiction has been said to provide a "rich depiction of New Brunswick social life during the 19th century." The intention behind it was to cherish "every right and institution which makes our beloved New Brunswick the pride of its loyal people."
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