| Author |
Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs., 1843-1926 |
| Title |
Threads gathered up : A sequel to "Virgie's Inheritance"
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| Original Publication |
United States: A.L. Burt company, 1887, copyright 1888, copyright 1891.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Threads Gathered Up: A Sequel to 'Virgie's Inheritance'" by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon is a romantic fiction novel written in the late 19th century. This sequel follows the journey of the protagonist, Virgie, as she navigates intricate family ties and long-buried family secrets after a surprising reunion. The narrative delves into themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of past choices, particularly focusing on the character of Mark Alexander, who is revealed to be both a pivotal figure from Virgie's past and a source of emotional turmoil. The opening of the story takes place three years after significant events from the first book, depicting Virgie's stable life when an unexpected visitor, her estranged Uncle Mark, arrives on a stormy evening. Initially, there is tension due to their fraught history, particularly regarding her father's downfall caused by Mark's actions. As their conversation unfolds, it reveals layers of regret and a desire for redemption from Mark, who yearns to atone for his past wrongs. Their interaction brings to light the emotional scars from their shared past, setting the stage for a journey towards healing and addressing unresolved issues while hinting at broader themes of honor, inheritance, and familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70252 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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