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The Maidens' Lodge; or, None of Self and All of Thee / (In the Reign of Queen Anne)

Set in an early-18th-century household dominated by an imperious matriarch, the story traces family divisions after a younger daughter defies orders by marrying the family chaplain, a clergyman of foreign descent and modest means. Her marriage provokes disownment and the eventual transfer of her infant daughter into the grandmother's care, while the estranged couple's fortunes ebb and relations among servants and neighbors shift. New arrivals at the lodge and a dying husband's plea to seek out the outcast prompt slow reckonings with pride, class prejudice, maternal authority, and the possibility of reconciliation.

By Emily Sarah Holt
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Set in an early-18th-century household dominated by an imperious matriarch, the story traces family divisions after a younger daughter defies orders by marrying the family chaplain, a clergyman of foreign descent and modest means. Her marriage provokes disownment and the eventual transfer of her infant daughter into the grandmother's care, while the estranged couple's fortunes ebb and relations among servants and neighbors shift. New arrivals at the lodge and a dying husband's plea to seek out the outcast prompt slow reckonings with pride, class prejudice, maternal authority, and the possibility of reconciliation.

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Emily Sarah Holt

Emily Sarah Holt was a British author known for her historical novels, which often explore themes of love, duty, and moral dilemmas against rich historical backdrops. Her works, such as "All's Well"; or, Alice's Victory and Clare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada, reflect her interest in significant historical events and figures, particularly from the medieval and Tudor periods. Holt's storytelling combines engaging narratives with a focus on character development, making her contributions to Victorian literature notable. She wrote extensively, producing over twenty works that continue to resonate with readers interested in historical fiction.

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