The Second Fiddle by Phyllis Bottome

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Author Bottome, Phyllis, 1882-1963
Illustrator Price, Norman, 1877-1951
Title The Second Fiddle
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Second Fiddle" by Phyllis Bottome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around the character Stella Waring, who navigates her role as a secretary in a bustling London office, balancing her personal ambitions with the demands of her family life. The backdrop of the narrative is set against the rising tensions of war and the dramatic cultural life in London, particularly through the character's experiences of art and familial relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Stella, an intelligent and capable woman who works diligently for Mr. Leslie Travers at the town hall. The opening scenes highlight her mundane yet significant routines, her relationships with her sisters, and her aspirations to enjoy cultural events like opera performances. As preparations for war unfold, Stella grapples with her sense of responsibility to her family and her own desires. Her relationships, particularly with her more passionate sister Eurydice and the enigmatic Sir Julian Verny, hint at deeper emotional currents that will play out as the story progresses, establishing a tension between personal aspirations and familial loyalty amidst the chaos of an impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction
Subject Disabled veterans -- England -- Fiction
Subject Secretaries -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41107
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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