"Julia France and Her Times: A Novel” by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is an early 20th-century story about Julia Edis, a young woman entering society in the West Indies, and her mother, who believes strongly in astrology. Julia's future becomes connected to Harold France, a young officer with a questionable past, bringing up questions about love, goals, and what society expects from young women. The story starts at a ball on St. Kitts, where everyone is watching Julia closely because of her mother's beliefs and the way society works on the island. Mrs. Edis sees that Lieutenant France is interested in Julia, and she feels both protective and ambitious for her daughter. The Captain warns about France's character, which causes stress, but Julia doesn't know about the dangers and complicated adult issues around her. This sets up Julia as innocent and shows the contrast with what society expects, hinting at the changes she will go through as she understands love and the goals her mother and the stars have for her.
Julia France and Her Times: A Novel
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
In the West Indies, a debutante's entrance into society is complicated by her mother's astrological fixations, a charming yet disreputable officer, and the weight of societal expectations threatening to shape her destiny..
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About the AuthorGertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
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