Mollie Charane by Thomas James Wise
Mollie Charane is a young woman living in the small town of Ballymoy, Ireland. She is a hardworking and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in life. She is also a passionate and determined lover, and she is determined to find true love. Mollie's life is thrown into turmoil when her father dies suddenly, leaving her with no money and no prospects. She is forced to take a job as a maid in the home of the wealthy and powerful Lord O'Connor. Despite her humble beginnings, Mollie quickly rises to the challenge and soon finds herself in a position of power and influence. At the same time, Mollie is also struggling to find true love. She meets a number of suitors, but none of them seem to be the right fit. Eventually, she meets a young man named Sean, who is from a wealthy family and is determined to win her heart. Mollie must decide if she is willing to risk her newfound power and influence to follow her heart. Will she choose love or power? Will she be able to find true happiness?
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 571 words
First lines
"O, Mollie Charane, where got you your gold?" Lone, lone you have left me here. "O not in the curragh, deep under the mould." Lone, lone, and void of cheer.
"O, Mollie Charane, where got you your stock?" Lone, lone you have left me here. "O not in the curragh from under a block." Lone, lone, and void of cheer.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 571 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Romance — The title of the book suggests a romantic story, and the author, Thomas James Wise, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The author is known for writing historical fiction, and the title of the book suggests a story set in a different time period.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a mysterious story, and the author is known for writing mystery novels.
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Ballads · English poetry · alack · block · charane · cheer · colour · curragh · daughter · deep · first · gold