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Papa's own girl: A novel

By Marie Stevens Howland

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young woman's childhood is shaken by the arrival of new siblings, forcing her to navigate a complex web of family dynamics and expectations as she comes of age.

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2023-01-07
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Summary

"Papa's Own Girl" by Marie Stevens Howland is a late 19th-century novel centered around Clara Forest, who grows up navigating the intricate web of family life and societal norms. Witness Clara's transformative journey from childhood innocence to navigating familial duties and personal aspirations. The book begins with Clara's youthful joy over her new twin sisters, contrasted by her mother's quiet unhappiness, and her brother Dan's annoyance at the disruption. Through these relationships and connections to the neighboring village girl, Clara's early years are painted as a prelude to her journey toward exploring love, duty, and finding herself.

About the Author

Marie Stevens Case Howland was an American feminist writer of the nineteenth century, who was closely associated with the utopian socialist movements of her era.

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