Tarnished Silver by Mary Frances Outram
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"Tarnished Silver" by Mary Frances Outram is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives of Mr. Thomas Algernon Field, a wealthy landowner, and his discontented young son, Julius, as they navigate their complicated relationships and aspirations amidst the backdrop of a seaside community. The narrative hints at class struggles and personal conflicts, particularly concerning the mischievous intentions of the local villagers and the persistent obstinacy
of an old fisherman, Timothy. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Mr. Field and Julius during a breakfast scene in their lavish home overlooking the sea. Julius expresses disdain for their estate, Farncourt, particularly due to the presence of Timothy Green's cottage, which obstructs their view and is a constant source of irritation for Mr. Field. The complex dynamics between father and son unfold as Mr. Field dismisses Julius's desire for companionship, especially with children outside their societal class. Little does Mr. Field know that this desire will lead Julius to seek friendship with Robin, the son of the widow who lives in the obstructive cottage, setting the stage for coming conflicts and moral explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Outram, Mary Frances |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title | Tarnished Silver |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Missing persons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43318 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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