The hidden hand

The hidden hand | Emma Dorothy E. Nevitte Southworth

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3.5/5 ⭐️s
I didn't love this book as much as I did back in middle school, but that's okay. I still love Capitola's character - she truly makes the story! The other characters I wanted to care about more, but I just didn't. The book definitely lagged in places. Still love the ending!

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The hidden hand | Emma Dorothy E. Nevitte Southworth

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This one, originally published in 1859, was my July #BookSpin that I just finished this week - I had to give up on my chapter-a-day pace because I needed to know how it was all going to come together!! Keeping in mind the publication date, you would be correct in assuming that there are language and actions that don't fit our modern sensibilities, but I found it to honestly be a completely engaging look at life in the “wilds“ of the Virginia ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) mountains. “Old Hurricane“ is an Revolutionary War veteran who, through a series of events, ends up adopting an orphan girl named Capitola, mainly for his own selfish reasons - Cap is actually the long-lost heiress of a neighboring estate, currently owned by Hurricane's arch-enemy. However, Hurricane is not remotely nefarious (although very temperamental) and soon is completely won over by Cap's bold, saucy ways. Cap is no missish ⬇ 2y

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) heroine, waiting to be rescued. She makes things happen, charging about the countryside on her pony, rescuing people herself, and causing all sorts of trouble. This story is completely ridiculous, with melodramatic villains, sweeping coincidences at every turn, and plenty of absurdities, but I honestly enjoyed every page. 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great review 📚 2y

TheAromaofBooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks - Thank you!! ❤ 2y

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