Mrs. Hungerford by Helen C. Black
Mrs. Hungerford is a novel about a woman who is struggling to make ends meet in a small town in the Midwest. She is a widow with two children, and her husband's death has left her with a mountain of debt. She is determined to make a better life for her family, but her efforts are met with resistance from the townspeople who don't understand her plight. Mrs. Hungerford is determined to make a success of her life, and she takes a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy family. She soon discovers that the family is not as perfect as it seems, and she must confront her own prejudices and fears in order to make a better life for her family. Mrs. Hungerford's story is a heartwarming tale of courage and determination in the face of adversity. It is a story of hope and resilience, and a reminder that no matter how difficult life can be, it is possible to overcome any obstacle.
By Helen C. Black · First published 1906 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 7,419 words
First lines
It is well worth encountering the perils of the sea, even in the middle of winter, and in the teeth of a north-east wind, if only to experience the absolute comfort and ease with which, in these space-annihilating days, the once-dreaded journey from England to the Emerald Isle can be made. You have resolved to accept a hospitable invitation from Mrs. Hungerford, the well-known author of "Molly Bawn", etc., to visit her at her lovely house, St. Brenda's, Bandon, co. Cork, where a 'hearty Irish welcome' is promised, and though circumstances prevent your availing yourself of the 'month's holiday' so kindly offered, and limit an absence from home to but four days, it is delightful to find that, travelling by the best of all possible routes -- the Irish Mail -- it is to be accomplished easily and without any fatiguing haste.
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Mrs. Hungerford is listed on Textopian as a short story by Helen C. Black, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Helen C. Black
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Women's Fiction
- Length: 7,419 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman, Mrs. Hungerford, and her journey to find true love.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the social conventions of the time period.
- Realistic Fiction — The book follows the realistic struggles of a young woman in a patriarchal society.
- Women's Fiction — The book focuses on the struggles of a young woman in a patriarchal society and her journey to find true love.
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19th century · Authors · Biography · English · Great Britain · History · Women and literature · Women authors · author · authors, english · bandon · cork