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This novel starts slowly in the 1860s Michigan and introduces plain Anne Douglas and her musical father William. When he passes she begins to explore the world. She comes under the cold fingers of her Aunt and of Miss Vanhorn. Anne's beautiful voice brings Helen into her life as a friend and her antithesis.

Surprising, good writing!
Written in 1840, in the naturalistic style , later made famous by Zola and Steinbeck.