The Dust of Conflict by Harold Bindloss
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"The Dust of Conflict" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. This fictional work focuses on the life of Bernard Appleby, a young man navigating complex relationships and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of English society. The story delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of the individual against societal expectations, particularly as they relate to love and ambition. The opening of the book
introduces Bernard Appleby, who is spending a November afternoon hunting with his kinsman Anthony Palliser. As they stroll home, tensions arise regarding the behavior of the keeper, Davidson, leading to Appleby discovering troubling aspects of Palliser's life and character. The narrative shifts to highlight the budding relationship between Appleby and Violet Wayne, Palliser's fiancée, who confides in him about her concerns regarding Tony. This variation of interpersonal dynamics sets the stage for conflict, particularly surrounding a blackmail scheme involving Davidson that threatens to unravel their lives and relationships. Appleby's decision to assist Palliser in a precarious situation foreshadows the complex challenges he will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dunton, W. Herbert, 1878-1936 |
| Title | The Dust of Conflict |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cuba -- History -- Revolution, 1895-1898 -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Cuba -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35834 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35834-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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