Nuttie's Father

"Nuttie's Father" by Charlotte M. Yonge unfolds in Micklethwayte, centering on Ursula "Nuttie" Egremont's quest to understand her identity against the backdrop of societal norms and her father's mysterious history. The tale opens amidst a lively choir practice, where Nuttie, her mother Alice, and their friends engage in spirited debates, painting a portrait of community and intellectual vibrancy. Nuttie emerges as a character filled with ambition, questioning the status quo and longing to uncover the truth about her father's past, this sets the scene to understand the interweaving of family relationships and Nuttie's path as she deals with the intricacies of both legacy and her own aspirations for adventure and acclaim.