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Won at last : $b or, Mrs. Briscoe's nephews

By Agnes Giberne

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a 19th-century tale of family struggles, a household is turned upside down by unexpected arrivals and financial troubles, testing the bonds of love, sacrifice, and duty.

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2023-07-06
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"Won at Last: or, Mrs. Briscoe's Nephews" by Agnes Giberne is a story set in the late 1800s about a big family of nine facing hard times, especially after a young relative named Maimie shows up unexpectedly. The story zooms in on Cherry, a hardworking teenager, her twin brother Cresswell, who seems to think he deserves everything, and their mom, who is always worrying about money. The story kicks off with money problems and the shock of Maimie's arrival, who is a bit pushy despite no one knowing why her stepfather sent her. Through it all, the family has to deal with doing what's right, giving up things for others, and sticking together as they figure out how to handle their tough situation and this new addition to their lives.

About the Author

Agnes Giberne was a British novelist and scientific writer. Her fiction was typical of Victorian evangelical fiction with moral or religious themes for children. She also wrote books on science for young people, a handful of historical novels, and one well-regarded biography.

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