In Accordance with the Evidence by Oliver Onions
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"In Accordance with the Evidence" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Edwardian London and follows the life of the main character, Jeffries, as he reflects on his past and his complex feelings towards a young woman named Evie Soames. Through Jeffries' memories, readers are exposed to themes of ambition, social class, and the painful intricacies of love and
envy. At the start of the narrative, Jeffries reminisces about his humble beginnings and his days spent at a business college alongside Archie Merridew, a more fortunate peer. The juxtaposition of their lives fuels Jeffries' feelings of inadequacy and resentment, especially as he becomes infatuated with Evie, a fellow student. As Jeffries grapples with his emotions, the narrative foreshadows the tensions that arise from his unrequited love and jealousy towards Archie, who seems to effortlessly charm those around him, including Evie. The opening sets the stage for a story that intertwines personal struggle with broader societal themes, inviting readers to explore the depths of human emotion and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Onions, Oliver, 1873-1961 |
|---|---|
| Title | In Accordance with the Evidence |
| Note | Sequels: The Debit Account, #37479, and The Story of Louie, #37838. |
| Credits |
Produced by Quentin Johnson, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37919 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37919-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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