La librairie des livres interdits

Marc Levy

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The Lantern of Luck is a novel written by Hudson Douglas and first published in 1909. The story is set in rural Ireland and follows the life of a young girl named Nora O'Sullivan. Nora is a kind-hearted and hardworking girl who lives with her family in a small village. Despite their poverty, Nora and her family are content with their simple life.One day, Nora discovers a mysterious lantern in the woods. The lantern is said to bring good luck to whoever possesses it. Nora takes the lantern home and soon finds that her luck begins to change. She finds a job as a maid in a wealthy household and begins to earn more money than she ever has before.However, Nora's newfound luck also brings her some challenges. She must navigate the complexities of working for a wealthy family and deal with the jealousy and resentment of her fellow servants. Nora also finds herself torn between two suitors, one of whom is a wealthy landowner and the other a poor farmer.As the story unfolds, Nora must learn to balance her newfound success with her loyalty to her family and her own values. She must also confront the darker side of human nature and the consequences of greed and jealousy.The Lantern of Luck is a heartwarming and engaging story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of luck. It offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in rural Ireland at the turn of the 20th century and is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.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.

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