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A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1 / A Novel

By Mrs. Harry Coghill
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The narrative follows Lucia, a beautiful young woman raised by her devoted mother in a small riverside settlement, as she encounters social invitations, local rivalries, and ambiguous attachments that challenge her innocence and desires. Scenes range from everyday domestic intimacy to public entertainments and moments of peril, where suitors and acquaintances reveal varying motives. The novel traces her emotional coming-of-age amid provincial society, examining maternal devotion, social ambition, romantic expectation, and the tension between a sheltered home life and the wider world she imagines and must eventually confront.

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Mrs. Harry Coghill

Mrs. Harry Coghill was a novelist known for her work in the late 19th century, particularly her three-volume series "A Canadian Heroine." This series explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of life in Canada, reflecting the social and cultural dynamics of her time. Through her storytelling, Coghill contributed to the literary landscape of Canadian fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the experiences of women in a changing society. Her narratives often blend romance and adventure, making her works engaging for a diverse audience.

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