Cobwebs and Cables by Hesba Stretton
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"Cobwebs and Cables" by Hesba Stretton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Roland Sefton, a successful banker who is facing a moral and existential crisis after absconding due to a financial scandal that threatens his family and business. The novel delves into themes of guilt, familial ties, and the repercussions of one's actions as Roland grapples with the consequences of his choices. The opening of
the narrative introduces Roland in the quiet darkness of his office late at night, reflecting on his prosperous but troubled life. As he contemplates his looming decision to escape the consequences of his actions, he is haunted by memories of his beloved hometown and the family members he will be leaving behind—especially his wife Felicita and their two children. As the story unfolds, we meet Phebe Marlowe, who serves as a connection to Roland's past and highlights the disparities in their lives. The tension builds as Roland’s internal conflict becomes evident, setting the stage for a tale that will explore not only his personal downfall but also the collective impact on those he loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stretton, Hesba, 1832-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cobwebs and Cables |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fugitives from justice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bankers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fraud -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19802 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 407 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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