Blackthorn Farm by Arthur Applin
"Blackthorn Farm" by Arthur Applin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on Rupert Dale, a young man facing despair as he grapples with academic failure, financial ruin, and personal dilemmas involving love and family. As he desperately seeks a way to reclaim his future, the story explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of choices. At the start of the narrative, Rupert finds himself ata crossroads in his life, filled with anxiety over his upcoming examination results at the School of Mining Engineers and the financial burden he carries. In a moment of desperation, he places his hopes on a horse, Paulus, in a race that could determine his fate. The opening scenes depict his internal struggle as he reflects on his family's sacrifices, his burgeoning romance with Ruby Strode, and the imminent threat of disgrace should he fail again. The tension escalates as the outcome of both the race and his examination introduces uncertainty and jeopardy into Rupert’s life, setting the stage for potential redemption or disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Applin, Arthur, 1873-1949 |
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| Title | Blackthorn Farm |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42519 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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