They are not necessarily wealthy, but they are comfortable for sure. Thanks to the Atwell citrus farm though, Thea’s family has remained largely unscathed by financial burdens. The novel is set in 1930, during the difficult years of the Great Depression. Upon and following her removal from her home, she questions the endurance of her family and their connection to each other. Her absence severs their deep bond as twins. She feels acute pain and longing in her separation from Sam, her primary companion, in particular. Her family resided outside of town and Thea had few regular interactions with other people aside from her mother, father, twin brother, Sam, and a handful of immediate relatives. Before her relocation, she lived in virtual isolation. The sudden separation is a shock for Thea. However, it is certain that Thea’s shameful actions have caused a rift in the Atwell family, so much so that she is shipped hastily from her insulated home near Emathla, Florida to the Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls in Blowing Rock, North Carolina in the middle of the summer. ![]() What teenaged Thea has done exactly is not clear, at least not right away.
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