The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee by Charles Egbert Craddock
"The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, it intricately weaves themes of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships. Central to the narrative are Edward Briscoe and his cousin Julian Bayne, whose past connection with the alluring Lillian Royston brings tension and unresolved feelings to the forefront. Theopening of the novel introduces us to a serene yet somber atmosphere in the Briscoe's mountain bungalow, highlighting the unsettling sense of solitude and the anticipation of autumnal splendor. Edward Briscoe is nervously awaiting his cousin Julian, who arrives unexpectedly, triggering an awkward conversation about a shared past with Lillian, his now-widowed former fiancée. The tension escalates as both men navigate their feelings surrounding Lillian’s presence during this season of reflection, foreshadowing emotional confrontations that arise from their intertwined histories. As their discussion unfolds, Briscoe reveals that Lillian is visiting, bringing an unavoidable nostalgia and unease that permeates the environment, setting the stage for the forthcoming drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922 |
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| Illustrator | Duer, Douglas, 1887-1964 |
| Title | The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mountain life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tennessee -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19776 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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