Tennyson
Tennyson by Lesley M. M. Blume, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2008, is a work of juvenile fiction that spans 228 pages. Set during the Great Depression in 1932, the story follows Tennyson Fontaine and her sister Hattie as they navigate life in a dilapidated home with their parents and their spirited dog, Jos. When their mother goes missing and their father embarks on a search for her, the sisters are taken to Aigredoux, a once-grand estate in Louisiana that has fallen into disrepair.
In this edition, readers will explore Tennyson’s journey as she uncovers the hidden truths of Aigredoux and the family’s past, all while adapting to life under the stern guidance of their Aunt Henrietta. The narrative delves into themes of family, historical context, and the impact of the 20th-century lifestyle in the United States. As Tennyson grapples with her circumstances, she devises a plan to illuminate the secrets of the estate, raising questions about her mother’s fate and the family’s future.
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It’s 1932, the Depression. Things are evening out among people everywhere. Tennyson Fontaine and her sister Hattie live in a rickety shack of a house with their mother and father and their wild dog, Jos. There is no school, only a rope swing in the living room and endless games of hide-and-seek in the woods on the banks of the Mississippi. But when their mother disappears and their father sets off to find her, the girls find themselves whisked away to Aigredoux, once one of the grandest houses in Louisiana, and now a vine-covered ruin. Under the care of their austere Aunt Henrietta, who is convinced the girls will save the family’s failing fortunes, Tennyson discovers the truth about Aigredoux, the secrets that have remained locked deep within its decaying walls. Caught in a strange web of time and history, Tennyson comes up with a plan to bring Aigreoux’s past to light. But will it bring her mother home?
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