The Pursuit by Frank Savile
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"The Pursuit" by Frank Savile is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around John Aylmer, a British officer, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving an American woman and her child, as well as the complex dynamics of their past and present. As the various characters intersect, themes of fear, mystery, and moral duty begin to unfold, drawing readers into a narrative filled with
adventure and emotional depth. The opening of the book captures John Aylmer's first encounter with an American woman and her young son in Tangier. Aylmer is instantly intrigued by the woman, sensing her underlying fear despite her beauty. His instinct to help is tested as he becomes embroiled in a confrontation regarding the safety of the child, who unknowingly attracts the attention of others. This initial interaction sets the stage for Aylmer's deeper involvement in the lives of the woman and child while hinting at potential dangers linked to their familial ties and a mysterious past, inviting readers to explore how these elements evolve throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Savile, Frank (Frank Mackenzie) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pfeifer, Herman, 1879-1931 |
| Title | The Pursuit |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Darleen Dove, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Kidnapping -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34861 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2011 |
| Last Update | May 26, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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