A Sovereign Remedy by Flora Annie Webster Steel

"A Sovereign Remedy" by Flora Annie Steel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a humorous encounter between two young men, both named Edward Cruttenden, who collide while cycling in the picturesque Welsh landscape. Their meeting sparks a conversation about their similar backgrounds, as they both share the experience of being orphaned and from different social standings, highlighting the apparent randomness of wealth and privilege. At the start of the narrative, the two Edwards become immediate friends as they discover their shared name and engage in light banter about their lives. After their collision, they find themselves resting by a pool, discussing their circumstances, including the topic of money and class differences. A moment of camaraderie is interrupted by the arrival of others, including a clergyman and a doctor, each of whom brings their perspectives on wealth and its implications. The opening sets a conversational tone, leading to themes of social status, personal identity, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's uncertainties, laying the groundwork for the evolving relationships and adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929
Title A Sovereign Remedy
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by
Google Books (Harvard University)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 39813
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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