The Ball of Fire by George Randolph Chester and Lillian Chester

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Author Chester, George Randolph, 1869-1924
Author Chester, Lillian, 1887-1961
Illustrator Bracker, M. Leone, 1885-1937
Illustrator Foster, Will, 1882-1953
Illustrator Gibbs, George, 1870-1942
Title The Ball of Fire
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Summary "The Ball of Fire" by George Randolph Chester and Lillian Chester is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gail Sargent, a vibrant young woman navigating her life among an intriguing cast of characters, including ambitious men and a young rector. The book delves into themes of wealth, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships against a backdrop of societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces a vestry meeting at the Market Square Church, where the dynamics of power, business, and sentiment clash. Gail Sargent makes her entrance, immediately captivating the men present, including the ambitious Edward E. Allison, who presents a substantial financial proposal for a church property. The scene is set with an engaging interplay among the characters, introducing their differing motivations and personalities. As the meeting unfolds, we see hints of romance bloom between Gail and Allison, while the rector, Smith Boyd, struggles with his feelings toward Gail and the implications of her interactions in a world dominated by wealth and business dealings. This establishes an alluring foundation for a story driven by character interactions and the conflicts between ambition and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject Churches -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 62653
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 2, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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