The old vicarage : A novel by Mrs. Hubback
QR code
"The Old Vicarage" by Mrs. Hubback is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the Duncan family, particularly focusing on Hilary Duncan, her stepmother Mrs. Duncan, and their life in a rural Vicarage following the death of Mrs. Duncan. Themes of faith, family responsibilities, and the challenges of transitioning from youth to adulthood are central to the narrative. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene set
on a summer's evening, contrasting the beauty of nature with the underlying tensions of impending loss. Hilary and her stepmother engage in a heartfelt conversation about duty, love, and the responsibilities that will fall to Hilary after her mother’s death. As they speak, it becomes clear that Mrs. Duncan has serious health concerns and is imparting her last wishes to Hilary, establishing a tone of foreboding and emotional depth. The scene underscores Hilary's character as caring but inexperienced, foreshadowing the emotional journey she will undertake as she navigates the aftermath of her mother's death and the complex dynamics of her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Hubback, Mrs. (Catherine-Anne Austen), 1818-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | The old vicarage : A novel |
| Original Publication | United States: W. P. Fetridge & Co., 1856. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Boston Public Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70732 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70732-7 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 344 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!