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Wild Heather

By L. T. Meade

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"WILD HEATHER" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Heather Grayson, who at the ag...

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"WILD HEATHER" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Heather Grayson, who at the age of eight returns to England with her father, Major Gordon Grayson, after living in India. As she navigates her new life, she must come to terms with the loss of her mother and the introduction to her Aunt Penelope, who takes her in. The narrative explores themes around family, belonging, and the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adult relationships. The opening of the book introduces Heather as a spirited, imaginative child, poised between the joys of childhood and the harsh realities of adult expectations. She enjoys a close bond with her father, whose warm demeanor contrasts sharply with Aunt Penelope’s strictness and stern ways. The beginning highlights Heather's memories of her mother, particularly her confusion regarding her absence, and sets the stage for her struggles upon entering the world of her Aunt Penelope, who intends to mold her into a suitable young lady. The initial chapters deftly juxtapose Heather's carefree childhood with the seriousness of her new circumstances, hinting at future conflicts as she yearns for connection with her father and navigates her relationship with her aunt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.

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