Ailsa Paige: A Novel by Robert W. Chambers
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"Ailsa Paige: A Novel" by Robert W. Chambers is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a complex family dynamic and social issues in a time of impending war and personal turmoil. The narrative primarily revolves around Philip Ormond Berkley, a young man burdened by his family history and the repercussions of his mother's past decisions, as well as Ailsa Paige, a
woman entangled in her own societal and emotional dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces Philip Berkley as he confronts Colonel Arran, a key figure from his mother's past, seeking answers about his lineage and the tumultuous legacy that haunts him. Through a tense exchange, Berkley learns about the estrangement from his mother and the painful truth of her life, which has left him feeling like an outlaw. The dialogue reveals the emotional weight both characters carry—the colonel burdened by his past actions and Berkley grappling with rejection and his identity. As the scene unfolds, readers are exposed to a richly layered world filled with deceit, familial expectations, complex relationships, and the looming specter of societal upheaval, all set to the cadence of the impending Civil War. The emergence of Ailsa Paige hints at a significant connection between her and Berkley, setting the stage for further exploration of love, loyalty, and personal rediscovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ailsa Paige: A Novel |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | War stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11904 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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