Flood Tide by Sara Ware Bassett

"Flood Tide" by Sara Ware Bassett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Willie Spence, a kind and inventive old man, as well as his housekeeper Celestina Morton. Willie's quirky inventions and his endearing personality make him a beloved figure in the small town of Wilton, where the tale unfolds against a backdrop of close-knit community life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Willie Spence, who is characterized by his absent-mindedness and whimsical creativity, often found lost in thought while tinkering with his many inventive contraptions. His kind-hearted nature is evident in his interactions with Celestina, who both cares for him and tolerates his oddities. Meanwhile, a new character, Robert Morton, Celestina's nephew, arrives, bringing with him new energy and a keen interest in Willie's inventions. The early chapters set the stage for adventures that include Willie's inventive escapades, Celestina's nurturing role, and the dynamics that evolve with Robert's presence in their lives, highlighting themes of friendship, community, and the joy of creation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bassett, Sara Ware, 1872-1968
Title Flood Tide
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 18902
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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