Beyond the Black Waters by A. L. O. E.
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"Beyond the Black Waters" by A. L. O. E. is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of redemption and moral complexity through the lives of expatriates in Moulmein, including newlyweds Oscar and Io Coldstream, as they navigate cultural challenges and personal struggles. The backdrop of the Andaman Islands and the dark connotations of the "Black Waters" provide a haunting environment for the characters as they confront their
pasts and their relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to Mr. Lawrence, the chaplain, and Dr. Pinfold, who discuss political changes in England against the backdrop of their life in Moulmein. Their conversation is interrupted by the mention of the Coldstreams, who have just arrived from England. We learn about Oscar Coldstream's troubling demeanor, suggesting a deeper issue that will affect his marriage to Io. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that personal crises intertwine with the missionary work and cultural complexities of the region, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of faith, love, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beyond the Black Waters |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Thailand -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Karen (Southeast Asian people) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59619 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59619-8 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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