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Public-domain author profile for Mary Jane Holmes (1825–1907). Catalogue metadata imported through Gutendex from Project Gutenberg.
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"Lucy Harding: A Romance of Russia" by Mary J. Holmes is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Lucy Harding, a determined American woman from Massachusetts, who embarks on a journey to St. Petersburg amidst her fascination with Russian culture and her memories of a captivating language teacher named Nicol Patoff. As she navigates the complexities of Russian society and potential political unrest, Lucy becomes entangled in personal and larger societal conflicts, creating a rich tapestry of romance and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces Lucy as part of a group of American female tourists on their way to St. Petersburg, highlighting her character as independent and resourceful. She reflects on her educational background with Nicol Patoff, her charismatic teacher whose enigmatic past ignites her curiosity. As she arrives in Russia, Lucy's experiences with local customs and her encounters with various characters, including a stern gendarme and the vibrant streets, foreshadow the challenges she will face in this foreign land. Within these initial pages, the tension builds around Nicol's mysterious circumstances and the potential dangers of living in a politically charged environment, setting the stage for Lucy's adventures and growing emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Americans -- Russia -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Middle age -- Fiction; Women travelers -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #74921, imported through Gutendex.
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"Lucy Harding: A Romance of Russia" by Mary J. Holmes is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Lucy Harding, a determined American woman from Massachusetts, who embarks on a journey to St. Petersburg amidst her fascination with Russian culture and her memories of a captivating language teacher named Nicol Patoff. As she navigates the complexities of Russian society and potential political unrest, Lucy becomes entangled in personal and larger societal conflicts, creating a rich tapestry of romance and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces Lucy as part of a group of American female tourists on their way to St. Petersburg, highlighting her character as independent and resourceful. She reflects on her educational background with Nicol Patoff, her charismatic teacher whose enigmatic past ignites her curiosity. As she arrives in Russia, Lucy's experiences with local customs and her encounters with various characters, including a stern gendarme and the vibrant streets, foreshadow the challenges she will face in this foreign land. Within these initial pages, the tension builds around Nicol's mysterious circumstances and the potential dangers of living in a politically charged environment, setting the stage for Lucy's adventures and growing emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Americans -- Russia -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Middle age -- Fiction; Women travelers -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #74921, imported through Gutendex.
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