Meredith Nicholson

Broschiertes Buch

Zelda Dameron

Beschreibung

Zelda Dameron follows a young woman s return to her hometown after years spent abroad, where she faces the weight of unresolved familial tensions and societal expectations. Her homecoming is met with scrutiny, as those around her question her place within the community and the estranged relationship with her father. The past lingers in the form of unspoken regrets and hidden grievances, shaping her struggle to reconcile personal freedom with the obligations imposed by family and heritage. Encounters with relatives and acquaintances reveal the lasting impact of choices made long ago, emphasizing the difficulty of escaping the past while forging a new path forward. The story delves into the complexity of self-discovery in the midst of external pressures, as the protagonist must navigate shifting allegiances, unfulfilled expectations, and a sense of duty that threatens to constrain her ambitions. Questions of belonging and personal growth dominate her journey, underscoring the broader conflict between tradition and self-determination. Through quiet introspection and social confrontations, she searches for a place where she can define herself beyond the limitations of legacy and expectation.

Autor

Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9789371139359
• ISBN-10: 9371139358
• Artikelnr.: 74823728