The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London by Evelyn Everett-Green
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"The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London" by Evelyn Everett-Green is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. It delves into the lives of citizens in London during a time of plague, focusing on the social dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The narrative introduces us to Master Builder Charles Mason, who is embroiled in the pride and excesses of wealth, in contrast to
the humble yet principled Harmer family, and highlights the growing fears surrounding the plague infecting the city. At the start of the tale, we encounter a heated conversation between Mason and Rachel Harmer, where the former dismisses the rumors of plague as mere hysteria. As conversations unfold, we witness the contrasting attitudes towards morality, wealth, and impending disaster, reflected in the lives of characters like Dinah Morse, a selfless nurse, and the mischievous Frederick Mason. Meanwhile, the unsettling appearance of a comet adds to the growing sense of doom. This opening portion sets a tone of impending calamity while intertwining themes of trust, community, and the human spirit’s resilience amid trepidation and societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Martin Robb |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Plague -- England -- London -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13840 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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