The Cuckoo Clock (1877) - Graham Ennis

The Cuckoo Clock is a novel written by Mrs. L. T. Meade, under the pseudonym of L. T. Meade, Graham, and Ennis. The book was first published in 1877 and tells the story of a young girl named Gwendolyn, who is sent to live with her strict and unloving aunt after her father's death. Gwendolyn is a kind and loving child who is desperate for affection and attention, but her aunt is cold and indifferent to her needs. One day, Gwendolyn discovers a beautiful cuckoo clock in her aunt's house, and it becomes her only source of comfort and joy. She spends hours watching the clock and listening to the soothing sound of the cuckoo bird. However, her aunt forbids her from touching the clock, and Gwendolyn's life becomes even more miserable. One night, Gwendolyn has a dream in which the cuckoo bird comes to life and takes her on a magical journey. The bird shows her the beauty of nature and teaches her valuable lessons about life and love. When Gwendolyn wakes up, she finds that the cuckoo clock has stopped working, and she is devastated. The rest of the book follows Gwendolyn's journey as she tries to repair the cuckoo clock and find happiness in her life. Along the way, she meets new friends, learns important life lessons, and discovers the true meaning of love and family. The Cuckoo Clock is a heartwarming and uplifting story that has been beloved by generations of readers. It is a timeless tale of hope, resilience, and the power of love to overcome even the toughest challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437302684