The Splendid Fairing by Constance Holme

Name: The Splendid Fairing
Author: Constance Holme

"The Splendid Fairing" by Constance Holme follows the story of a young girl named Mary who discovers a beautiful fairing, a decorative object, that leads her on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. As she navigates her relationships with family and friends, the fairing symbolizes her aspirations and the challenges she faces in a changing world. The narrative explores themes of innocence, growth, and the impact of art on life.

By Constance Holme · First published 1948 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 21 chapters · 82,518 words

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"All night long the water is crying to me. "

Perhaps it would never have happened but for the day. A brave, buoyant day, with a racing wind, might have scattered the clinging obsession just in time. A tender, laughing day might have laid a healing finger on old sores. A clean, frosty day might have braced the naturally sane old mind. But Fate, out of all the days in the year, took upon itself to send just this.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Constance Holme
Date: 1948 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age
Length: 82,518 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 959 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a specific historical context, exploring themes and events relevant to that time period.
Adventure — The plot involves journeys and explorations, characteristic of adventure narratives.
Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive character development.
Literary Fiction — The writing style is focused on character depth and thematic exploration, typical of literary fiction.

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