"Barbara Rebell" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a story set in 1870 that follows a young girl on her tenth birthday as she reflects on her life in France, away from her English roots, exploring themes of identity, isolation, and family ties. The story begins as Barbara anticipates her birthday but feels a sense of disappointment. She lives in St. Germains with parents shrouded in mystery, especially concerning her father's past. Meeting her godmother and understanding her family's complicated history, Barbara feels confused and realizes she lives in different worlds. These different worlds include her family's legacy, her feelings, and a longing for belonging and happiness.
Barbara Rebell
By Marie Belloc Lowndes
Caught between the excitement of youth and the shadows of her family's secrets, a young girl confronts her longing for connection as she seeks to understand her place in a world filled with mystery.
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2013-04-03
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About the AuthorMarie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes, who wrote as Marie Belloc Lowndes, was a prolific English novelist, and sister of author Hilaire Belloc.
Marie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes, who wrote as Marie Belloc Lowndes, was a prolific English novelist, and sister of author Hilaire Belloc.
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