Erscheint: September 2026
Buch (Softcover): Kinderbuch
Peggy
Verlag:
Alpha Editions Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36355799
EAN: 9789375367758
Erscheint: September 2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 37.75
Beschreibung
A hush lingers over the sunlit parlours and tree-lined lanes of a small American town, where the quiet rhythms of everyday life conceal the subtle dramas of growing up. Against the backdrop of rural America in the late nineteenth century, the story unfolds with a gentle yet persistent tension: a young woman navigating the delicate thresholds between girlhood and adulthood, family expectation and personal longing. The narrative draws readers into the intimate world of an American family, where the joys and sorrows of domestic life are rendered with precision and warmth. This is a coming of age novel that captures the intricacies of girls growing up in a time when choices were shaped as much by custom as by individual desire. The protagonist's journey is marked by moments of self-discovery, resilience, and quiet rebellion, all set within the close-knit fabric of small town life. Through nuanced observation and finely drawn characters, the book explores the subtle shifts that define adolescence-those fleeting moments when the ordinary becomes significant, and the familiar is seen anew. The atmosphere is rich with the details of nineteenth century fiction: the cadence of daily routines, the unspoken rules of family, and the gentle humour that softens hardship. The story's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the universal experiences of growing up, while offering a vivid portrait of rural America. Domestic fiction at its finest, it invites readers to reflect on the comforts and constraints of home, the bonds that shape us, and the quiet strength found in everyday life. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 136