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Ancestors - A Novel

Ancestors - A Novel

By: Gertrude Atherton
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In Ancestors, Flora, the daughter of a clergyman, navigates the complexities of class and relationships. Though she grew up alongside the castle children, she quickly learns that her beauty and good upbringing do not guarantee her a place among them. With her fathers sudden passing leaving her facing the harsh realities of poverty and the prospect of having to earn her own living, Floras life takes an unexpected turn. As she becomes a companion to Lady Victoria Gwynne, she encounters an American cousin on a quest to uncover their shared ancestry, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations. – Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Culture and Heritage classics Social Sciences World
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  • 073 - Chapter XV

    073 - Chapter XV
    Mar 30 2026
    In Ancestors, Flora, the daughter of a clergyman, navigates the complexities of class and relationships. Though she grew up alongside the castle children, she quickly learns that her beauty and good upbringing do not guarantee her a place among them. With her fathers sudden passing leaving her facing the harsh realities of poverty and the prospect of having to earn her own living, Floras life takes an unexpected turn. As she becomes a companion to Lady Victoria Gwynne, she encounters an American cousin on a quest to uncover their shared ancestry, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations. – Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    15 mins
  • 072 - Chapter XIV

    072 - Chapter XIV
    Mar 29 2026
    In Ancestors, Flora, the daughter of a clergyman, navigates the complexities of class and relationships. Though she grew up alongside the castle children, she quickly learns that her beauty and good upbringing do not guarantee her a place among them. With her fathers sudden passing leaving her facing the harsh realities of poverty and the prospect of having to earn her own living, Floras life takes an unexpected turn. As she becomes a companion to Lady Victoria Gwynne, she encounters an American cousin on a quest to uncover their shared ancestry, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations. – Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    15 mins
  • 071 - Chapter XVIII

    071 - Chapter XVIII
    Mar 28 2026
    In Ancestors, Flora, the daughter of a clergyman, navigates the complexities of class and relationships. Though she grew up alongside the castle children, she quickly learns that her beauty and good upbringing do not guarantee her a place among them. With her fathers sudden passing leaving her facing the harsh realities of poverty and the prospect of having to earn her own living, Floras life takes an unexpected turn. As she becomes a companion to Lady Victoria Gwynne, she encounters an American cousin on a quest to uncover their shared ancestry, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations. – Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    17 mins
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