The Delafield Affair by Florence Finch Kelly
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"The Delafield Affair" by Florence Finch Kelly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Curtis Conrad, a determined young man who seeks vengeance against Sumner L. Delafield, a financier who caused the downfall of his family years ago. Set in the New Mexican landscape, the novel introduces themes of vengeance, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the novel, we meet Curtis
Conrad as he manages the day-to-day tasks on a ranch while contemplating the harsh realities of the drought affecting local cattle. His world is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. and Miss Bancroft, who provide a touch of lightness amid Curtis's burdens. During their visit, Curtis reveals his burning desire to confront Delafield, whose past actions had dramatic consequences for Curtis’s family—the catalyst for his quest for vengeance. The chapter expertly sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with tension, complex character interactions, and the looming specter of confrontation. The opening prepares the reader for an exploration of themes like revenge, personal sacrifice, and the impact of the past on the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kelly, Florence Finch, 1858-1939 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dixon, Maynard, 1875-1946 |
| Title | The Delafield Affair |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (www.archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | New Mexico -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34996 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34996-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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