The Stronger Influence by F. E. Mills Young
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"The Stronger Influence" by F.E. Mills Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the striking landscape of the Zuurberg mountains and follows Esme Lester, a young girl on a journey of convalescence who is eager to escape the dullness of her everyday life as a music teacher. As she seeks companionship to stave off routine and boredom, her interactions with various characters, particularly with a
deeply troubled man named Hallam, form a central theme of the narrative. The opening of the book introduces Esme as she arrives in Coerney, preparing for her cart ride up the mountain. We learn that she has recently recovered from illness and is looking for adventure during her holiday. Her initial solitude is palpable, as she hopes to find more appealing company than the elderly couple and middle-aged man she meets on the train. However, her observations of Hallam, who appears to be secluding himself from the world around him, ignite her curiosity. Their initial interactions set up a dynamic filled with interest and potential tension, emphasizing Esme's gentle compassion and a hint of desire to provoke a change in Hallam's aloof demeanor, which will be further explored as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills), 1875- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Stronger Influence |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38176 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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