The Lost Girl: A NovelThe Lost Girl, D. H. Lawrence’s forgotten novel, is a passionate tale of longing and sexual defiance, of devastation and destitution. Alvina Houghton, the daughter of a widowed Midlands draper, comes of age just as her father’s business is failing. In a desperate attempt to regain his fortune and secure his daughter’s proper upbringing, James Houghton buys a theater. Among the traveling performers he employs is Ciccio, a sensual Italian who immediately captures Alvina’s attention. Fleeing with him to Naples, she leaves her safe world behind and enters one of sexual awakening, desire, and fleeting freedom. |
Contents
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THE RISE OF ALVINA HOUGHTON | 22 |
THE MATERNITY NURSE | 30 |
TWO WOMEN DIE | 43 |
THE BEAU | 57 |
HOUGHTONS LAST ENDEAVOUR | 87 |
NATCHAKEETAWARA | 120 |
CICCIO | 152 |
HONOURABLE ENGAGEMENT | 256 |
ALLAYE ALSO IS ENGAGED | 286 |
THE WEDDED WIFE | 298 |
THE JOURNEY ACROSS | 308 |
THE PLACE CALLED CALIFANO | 330 |
SUSPENSE | 339 |
NOTES | 359 |
READING GROUP GUIDE | 369 |
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