A Vendetta of the Desert by W. C. Scully
QR code
"A Vendetta of the Desert" by William Charles Scully is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the van der Walt family, primarily Tyardt van der Walt, and the cursed legacy of betrayal and revenge that shapes their lives. It brings to life themes of familial strife, supernatural elements, and the harsh, yet vibrant, South African landscape. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Tyardt van
der Walt and the haunting legend surrounding his family, which speaks of a curse initiated by a betrayal from centuries ago. Tyardt's family lineage carries a heavy burden, leading him to forsake his comfortable life for the wilderness, where his internal struggles manifest in paranoia and fear. As the story unfolds, the complex relationships between Tyardt’s sons, Gideon and Stephanus, are explored, particularly highlighting their tumultuous bond stemming from love and rivalry over family inheritance and unspoken affections. A pivotal moment occurs when a conflict escalates into violence, paving the way for the dark family drama that follows, punctuated by themes of guilt and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Scully, W. C. (William Charles), 1855-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Vendetta of the Desert |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Afrikaners -- Fiction |
| Subject | South African fiction (English) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36601 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!