Under the Country Sky
A family's struggles and triumphs unfold against a backdrop of rural life, love, and loss in this poignant narrative.
By Grece S. Richmond · First published 2023 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Drama · 30 chapters · 94,547 words
First lines
She did not want to hate the girls; indeed, since she loved them all, it would go particularly hard with her if she had to hate them; love turned to hate is such a virulent product! But, certainly, she had never found it so hard to be patient with them.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grece S. Richmond
- Date: 2023 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Drama, Romance, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 94,547 words
- Structure: 30 chapters, 1,612 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and their emotional landscapes, focusing on themes of love, envy, and personal growth.
- Women's Fiction — The narrative centers on a female protagonist navigating societal expectations and personal aspirations, highlighting women's roles and relationships.
- Drama — The story contains intense emotional exchanges and conflicts, particularly regarding personal identity and societal pressures.
- Romance — There are romantic elements, particularly in the interactions between Georgiana and Mr. Jefferson, though it is not the primary focus.
Tags
rural · nature · family · relationships · coming of age · self-discovery · adventure · friendship · love · small town · life lessons · community
Contents
- Heart Burnings
- Something Really Happens
- A Semi-Annual Occurrence
- A Literary Light
- Shabbiness
- When Royalty Comes
- Snowballs
- Soapsuds
- A Reasonable Proposition
- Stuart Objects
- Borrowed Plumes
- Early Morning
- A Copyist
- Out of the Blue
- "Great Luck!"
- A Little Trunk
- Reaction
- "Steady on!"
- Revelations
- Five Minutes
- Messages
- Toasts
- Why not?
- Magic Gold
- Great Music
- Salt Water
- "Cakes and Ices"
- A Tanned Hercules
- Milestones
- Questions and Answers