A Sovereign Remedy by Flora Annie Webster Steel
"A Sovereign Remedy" by Flora Annie Steel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a humorous encounter between two young men, both named Edward Cruttenden, who collide while cycling in the picturesque Welsh landscape. Their meeting sparks a conversation about their similar backgrounds, as they both share the experience of being orphaned and from different social standings, highlighting the apparent randomness of wealth and privilege. At
the start of the narrative, the two Edwards become immediate friends as they discover their shared name and engage in light banter about their lives. After their collision, they find themselves resting by a pool, discussing their circumstances, including the topic of money and class differences. A moment of camaraderie is interrupted by the arrival of others, including a clergyman and a doctor, each of whom brings their perspectives on wealth and its implications. The opening sets a conversational tone, leading to themes of social status, personal identity, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's uncertainties, laying the groundwork for the evolving relationships and adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929 |
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| Title | A Sovereign Remedy |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39813 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 671 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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