Miss Cayley's Adventures by Grant Allen
"Miss Cayley's Adventures" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the spirited young woman Lois Cayley, who, after the death of her stepfather, embarks on a quest for adventure and self-discovery in London and beyond. With a paltry twopence in her pocket, she rejects conventional paths such as teaching and instead seeks thrilling experiences, which leads her to a series of humorous encounters and
escapades. At the start of the narrative, Lois is introduced as a headstrong and independent character who is determined to embrace life on her own terms. After discussing her plans with her friend Elsie, she decides against a teaching career and expresses her desire to seek out adventure. This determination drives her to approach a haughty old lady, known as the "Cantankerous Old Lady," in a park, offering to accompany her on a journey to Schlangenbad. The interplay between their contrasting personalities sets the tone for Lois’ misadventures as she navigates social expectations, personal challenges, and, ultimately, her aspirations for a life filled with excitement and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
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| Illustrator | Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 |
| Title | Miss Cayley's Adventures |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30970 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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