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Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 1

Catherine Vernon has a firm hand on her family and on the family business. Her plans for her young protege Edward, whom she loves like a son, are disturbed by the arrival of Hester, a 14-year-old girl who is just as strong willed. The conflict between Catherine and Hester is resolved through their mutual love for Edward. On one level a love story, Hester is unusual for its time in its portrayal of women in business. - Summary by Anne Erickson

Year of Publication: 1883Genres: Family Life , Literary Fiction

Running Time: 06 hours 38 minutes 56 seconds

#	Chapter Name
	Vernon's Anne Erickson	27:02
	Miss Catherine Anne Erickson	23:10
	The Vernonry Anne Erickson	23:53
	A First Meeting Anne Erickson	24:47
	Next Morning Anne Erickson	24:29
	Neighbours and Relations Anne Erickson	20:25
	Settling Down Anne Erickson	28:15
	Nineteen Anne Erickson	26:23
	Recollections Anne Erickson	24:34
	A Lover Anne Erickson	24:39
	Mother and Daughter Anne Erickson	25:57
	An Indignant Spectator Anne Erickson	32:27
	Catherine's Opinion Anne Erickson	27:26
	Harry's View Anne Erickson	24:45
	What Edward Thought Anne Erickson	18:02
	Walks and Talks Anne Erickson	22:42