| Author |
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 |
| Illustrator |
Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
| LoC No. |
06004523
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| Title |
A Whirl Asunder
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| Original Publication |
United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company,1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
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| Summary |
"A Whirl Asunder" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Clive, a weary Englishman who arrives in California to marry his betrothed, Mary Gordon. As Clive navigates his new surroundings, he encounters the spirited heiress Miss Helena Belmont, whose unconventional actions and captivating spirit threaten to disrupt his plans. The opening of the book reveals Clive's journey as he disembarks from a taxing train journey, reflecting on his impending marriage and the disillusionment that accompanies it. After deciding to walk to his destination, he meets an old man who shares local gossip about the enigmatic Miss Belmont, known for her rebellious nature and wit. As Clive approaches her, he becomes intrigued by her defiance and magnetism. Despite his intention to marry Mary soon, Clive finds himself drawn to Helena's personality in a way that complicates his feelings. This complex interplay of relationships establishes the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, setting the stage for Clive's internal conflict throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Betrothal -- Fiction
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| Subject |
California -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67075 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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