A candle in the wind by Mary Imlay Taylor

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Author Taylor, Mary Imlay, 1878-1938
LoC No. 19013642
Title A candle in the wind
Original Publication United States: Moffat, Yard and Company, 1919.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "A Candle in the Wind" by Mary Imlay Taylor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the emotional turmoil of Diane Herford, who grapples with the loss of her beloved, Simon Overton, a heroic figure who died during an antarctic expedition. Her struggle is complicated further by the return of Arthur Faunce, a fellow explorer who survived the expedition and is now haunted by guilt and honor, as he must navigate both his feelings for Diane and the shadow of Overton's memory. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a domestic gathering at the Herford home, where the aftermath of Overton's tragic demise looms large. Diane's internal conflict is palpable as she entertains guests, including Faunce, who expresses admiration for Overton's courage. However, Faunce himself is in distress, reflecting on his own experience during the expedition and the agony of leaving Overton behind. Their conversations reveal the depths of their emotional struggles, setting up a tension that will unfold throughout the story as both characters attempt to reconcile their past with their future while the influence of Overton's legacy shapes their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Explorers -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
Subject Redemption -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72828
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Most Recently Updated Feb 18, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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