Crump folk going home by Constance Holme
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"Crump Folk Going Home" by Constance Holme is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story appears to orbit around the themes of family legacy, societal expectations, and personal dilemmas, primarily focusing on the character Christian de Lyndesay and the complexities arising from the death of his half-brother, Slinkin’ Lyndesay. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the historical estate of Crump and its intricate familial relationships. The opening
of the novel introduces a tense atmosphere as the household faces the aftermath of Slinkin' Lyndesay's sudden death. Christian, recently returned from abroad, becomes the center of attention as he grapples with the emotional fallout of his brother's demise and the chilly reception from his mother and Slinker's fiancée, Deborah. The interactions among the characters unfold amidst a harsh winter backdrop, hinting at deeper family secrets and conflicts. Christian's reflections reveal a complicated relationship with his family, accentuating feelings of detachment and a longing for connection, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that explores how the past continues to haunt their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holme, Constance, 1880-1955 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13017337 |
| Title | Crump folk going home |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Mills & Boon, Limited, 1913. |
| Credits | MWS, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Westmorland (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74603 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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