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Blind Mice

C. Kay-Scott

Maison d'édition: Caelwick Press

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An idealistic young architect, John Winter, and his wife, Lucy, find their lives uprooted when Lucy's mother, Nannie, comes to town for an extended visit, having been thrown out of her cousin's home because of their disapproval of her relationship with the principal of the local academy. Lucy must try to protect herself, her friendships, and her marriage from her manipulative mother. The contrast of Lucy's and Nannie's lives plays into themes of class and determination. Blind Mice is C. Kay Scott's first novel. C. Kay Scott was a significant literary figure whose work has stood the test of time. This public domain edition preserves the original text in its entirety, making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. As a work of classic literary fiction, Blind Mice exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.

Disponible depuis: 19/05/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 346 pages.

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