Thirty by Howard Vincent O'Brien

"Thirty" by Howard Vincent O'Brien is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the Wynrod siblings, Roger and Judith, who grapple with their complex family dynamics, financial troubles, and personal growth amid a backdrop of wealth and societal expectations. The narrative likely explores themes of responsibility, economic disparity, and the quest for personal identity. At the start of the book, Roger Wynrod is feeling the weight of his gambling losses, which lead him to rely on his sister Judith for financial support. Their breakfast table is marked by an uneasy atmosphere as Judith struggles with her role as Roger's guardian due to their father's will. The tension escalates when they encounter Brent Good, a reporter who confronts Judith about her responsibilities as a stockholder in the mines where a tragic accident has occurred. This encounter prompts Judith to reflect on her wealth and its implications, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of ethical and moral dilemmas in their lives. The opening portion thus establishes key character relationships and introduces the central conflicts that will drive the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author O'Brien, Howard Vincent, 1888-1947
Illustrator Amick, Robert Wesley, 1879-1969
Title Thirty
Credits E-text prepared by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Rich people -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Journalists -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 33117
Release Date
Last Update Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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