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Annie Vivanti
A novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Edith Avory, who is eager to learn about her new family dynamics after the arrival of her newborn niece, referred to as ''béby.'' The novel explores themes of family, loss, and the innocence of childhood through the eyes of Edith as she navigates her feelings and the changes in her home. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Edith Avory, who is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby in her family. As she rushes home from school, her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she meets her new niece, who is not what she expected. This sense of disillusionment continues as Edith grapples with her own emotions, the realities of adult experiences surrounding birth and loss, and the evolving family relationships brought on by her brother Tom's death and the arrival of her sister-in-law Valeria. The vivid characterizations and intertwining familial interactions set the stage for exploring deeper emotional complexities as the story unfolds.