A Little House in War Time
The story revolves around a young girl named Victoria who lives with her mother and brother in a small cottage on the outskirts of a village during the Napoleonic Wars. The family faces hardships and struggles to survive amidst the war, poverty, and scarcity. Victoria's father is away fighting in the war, and the family receives occasional news from him through letters. As the war intensifies, the family's situation worsens, and they are forced to make difficult decisions to ensure their survival. Throughout the novel, Victoria matures and develops a sense of responsibility as she takes on more duties to help her family cope with the challenges they face.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Domestic Fiction · 10 chapters · 61,454 words
First lines
"Prepare, prepare the iron helm of war, Bring forth the lots, cast in the spacious orb; The Angel of Fate turns them with mighty hands, And casts them out upon the darkened earth! Prepare, prepare! " W. BLAKE.
The most usual remark that people make after a visit to our little house on the hill is this: "How peaceful!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 61,454 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 950 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set during a specific historical period with accurate historical context and events.
- War Fiction — Focuses on the impact of war on individuals and society.
- Domestic Fiction — Centers on family life and personal relationships during wartime.
- Drama — Contains intense emotional and relational conflicts.
Tags
Historical Fiction · War Novel · Romance · Adventure · Family Saga · Coming of Age · Social Class · Women's Rights · Patriotism · Loyalty · Duty · Honor
Contents
- THE VILLINO IS PINCHED
- OUR LITTLE BIT
- OUR MINISTERING ANGELS
- "CONSIDER THE LILIES"
- DEATH IN THE LITTLE GARDEN
- BABIES: CHINESE AND OTHERS
- OUR GARDEN IN JUNE
- OUR BLUE-COAT BOYS
- IT'S A FAR CRY TO PERSIA
- A THREE DAYS' CHRONICLE