Children of the Whirlwind by Leroy Scott
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About this eBook
| Author | Scott, Leroy, 1875-1929 |
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| Title | Children of the Whirlwind |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Charles Franks, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Children of the Whirlwind" by Leroy Scott is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a gritty neighborhood in New York City, focusing on the lives of two main characters, Maggie Carlisle and Larry Brainard, whose tumultuous fates begin in a humble and unremarkable setting. The book explores themes of struggle, ambition, and the seductive pull of a life of crime versus the challenging journey toward redemption. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to a drab street where Maggie lives with her enigmatic landlady, the Duchess, and her father, Old Jimmie, who is a petty criminal. We learn about Maggie's longing for a better life and her complex feelings toward the returning Larry Brainard, a charming yet flawed character with a criminal past. As Maggie navigates her daily life and contemplates her unfulfilled dreams, the narrative hints at the potential for both beauty and destruction in their lives, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and tension that will define their relationship. The initial encounters paint a vivid picture of the characters' struggles while foreshadowing the conflicts and decisions they will face as they grapple with their pasts and future aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ex-convicts -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3321 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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