Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells by Halliwell Sutcliffe
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"Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells" by Halliwell Sutcliffe is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a quaint English village, the story revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on the character of Priscilla and her interactions with the blacksmith David Blake and the enigmatic outsider Reuben Gaunt. The narrative explores themes of love, simplicity, and the tensions brought by returning
wanderers, while capturing the essence of rural life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the village's blacksmith, David Blake, and his playful exchanges with Billy, a kindly fool in the village. Their banter is interrupted when Priscilla, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, arrives, illuminating David's affection for her. As the spring atmosphere awakens the village, we witness David's internal struggle with his feelings and the unsettling return of Reuben Gaunt, who disrupts the harmony with his presence. This opening portion carefully sets the tone for a story filled with personal conflict, budding romance, and the everyday life of a close-knit community grappling with change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sutcliffe, Halliwell, 1870-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells |
| Original Publication | United States: Little, Brown and Company,1908,copyright 1909. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Farm life -- Fiction |
| Subject | England, Northern -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66737 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 301 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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