The Everlasting Arms by Joseph Hocking
"The Everlasting Arms" by Joseph Hocking is a novel set presumably during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Faversham, a young man embarking on a journey that intertwines themes of spirituality, personal transformation, and the complexities of inheriting a vast fortune. The narrative opens with discussions among various characters about supernatural phenomena, casting a spotlight on Faversham's skepticism yet hinting at deeper spiritual elements that will soon impact his
life. The opening of the novel introduces Dick Faversham aboard a steamship bound for Australia, where a conversation among various men explores the debated existence of spiritual beings, specifically regarding the so-called "Angels at Mons." As the discussion unfolds, Faversham sees a mysterious woman, provoking his intrigue and confusion, only for him to receive a telegram informing him of his uncle’s death and his imminent return to England for the inheritance of a significant estate. This initial segment sets the stage for a dramatic turn in his life filled with timely encounters and spiritual dilemmas, leading Faversham to question the very fabric of reality and destiny itself, while hinting at potential conflicts with a character named Count Romanoff, who introduces a sense of foreboding as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hocking, Joseph, 1860-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Everlasting Arms |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David T. Jones, Mary Meehan, Al Haines, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Good and evil -- Fiction |
| Subject | Angels -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39218 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39218-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Update | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 472 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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