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Fated to Be Free: A Novel

1875

Jean Ingelow

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Fated to Be Free: A Novel

Jean Ingelow

1875

British Literature, Novels

Fated to Be Free is a novel by Jean Ingelow, first published in 1875. The story centers on Madam Melcombe, an elderly matriarch reflecting on her family's legacy and the estrangements that have shaped their lives. Set against the backdrop of a decaying manor and its neglected garden, the narrative explores themes of family, loss, and reconciliation through the interactions of Madam Melcombe and her great-grandson, Peter. The garden serves as a poignant symbol of her past sorrows and the relationships that haunt her descendants.

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A fiction work crafted during the late 19th century. This narrative explores themes of family, loss, and the complexitie...

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Excerpt: ...I cannot eat rice pudding now, Jam roll, boiled beef, and such; From Stilton cheese this heart I vow Turns c...

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