Floyd Grandon's Honor by Amanda M. Douglas
"Floyd Grandon's Honor" by Amanda M. Douglas is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a sun-kissed summer setting at Grandon Park, focusing on the main character, Floyd Grandon, who returns home after years away. The narrative centers around family dynamics, particularly the interactions between Floyd and his mother and sisters, as well as the complexities introduced by his enigmatic guest, Madame Lepelletier, hinting at romantic andsocial entanglements. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene beauty of Grandon Park, where Floyd's family awaits his return. His mother and sisters express a mix of anticipation and concern over his prolonged absence, particularly regarding his marital status. The opening chapters set the stage for familial tensions and unspoken rivalries, particularly revolving around Floyd's affluent lifestyle and the women who have been affected by his absence, including a potential love interest. The narrative skillfully weaves themes of duty, honor, and personal relationships, establishing a rich backdrop of character development that suggests deeper emotional and societal conflicts ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916 |
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| Title | Floyd Grandon's Honor |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24376 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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