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'Let us be quite clear, Aunt Pattie-when does this young woman arrive?' 'In about half an hour. But really, Edward, you need take no trouble she is coming to visit me, and I will see that she doesn't get in your way. Neither you nor Eleanor need trouble your heads about her.'... Read Full Overview

Eleanor is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward that tells the story of a young woman named Eleanor who is trying to find her place in society. Eleanor is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who has recently passed away, leaving her with a large inheritance. However, Eleanor... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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"Eleanor," by Mary Augusta Ward. Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward (1851-1920).

Eleanor is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward, first published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Eleanor, who is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family in England. She is a strong-willed and independent woman, who desires to live her... Read Full Overview