Geoffrey Hampstead: A Novel by Stinson Jarvis
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| Author | Jarvis, Stinson, 1854-1926 |
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| Title | Geoffrey Hampstead: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Geoffrey Hampstead: A Novel" by Stinson Jarvis is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in Toronto, focusing on the lives of young men who work at the Victoria Bank and their social interactions. The main character, Geoffrey Hampstead, emerges as a magnetic figure, revered and admired by those around him, particularly his friend Jack Cresswell, who harbors feelings for a woman named Nina Lindon. As the story begins, we see glimpses of moral complexity and social dynamics, setting the stage for the relationships and conflicts that will develop." "The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the workings of the Victoria Bank, where Jack Cresswell and Geoffrey Hampstead are colleagues. Jack is preoccupied with balancing his accounts but is constantly distracted by thoughts of Nina, his love. The chapter sets a playful yet serious tone through the banter between Jack and Geoffrey, revealing Geoffrey's confident and charming nature. Their lives intertwine with Maurice Rankin, a barrister, and Mrs. Priest, who manages their living quarters. As Jack looks forward to reuniting with Nina after her trip abroad, readers are drawn into the social intricacies of friendships, romantic interests, and societal expectations, hinting at the larger emotional and ethical dilemmas to come." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Toronto (Ont.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34611 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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