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Norah Lofts crafts a concise period tale centered on Araminta Glover, an English dairy maid in the early 1800s who resists the traditional mindset of her time. Amid class conflicts and strict social norms, Araminta’s resilience and independence lead her to a chance encounter with a young, egalitarian member of the gentry. The novel follows her journey from hardship to a promising future, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by women of modest birth during that era.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Norah Lofts
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