The Three Furlongers by Sheila Kaye-Smith
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| Author | Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956 |
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| Title | The Three Furlongers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Published in Great Britain under the title: Three against the world. |
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| Summary | "The Three Furlongers" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Furlonger siblings—Janet, Leonard, and their younger brother Nigel—as they navigate challenges and changes in their rural existence following Nigel's return from prison. The narrative captures the complexities of their relationships and emotional struggles, set against the backdrop of their diminished family estate in the English countryside. The opening of the novel introduces us to Janet Furlonger at Sparrow Hall, where the quiet evening descends over the fields of three counties. Her anticipation builds with the arrival of her brothers, Nigel and Leonard, marking a reunion filled with both joyful moments and underlying tensions. As the siblings share laughter, memories, and a meal, the scene rapidly shifts when Nigel is triggered by a seemingly innocent question, leading to an unexpected emotional outburst. This moment evokes the heavy aftermath of his prison experience and sets the stage for the siblings' ongoing dynamic, filled with love, concern, and the shadows of past traumas. Through vivid imagery and rich character dynamics, the book lays the groundwork for a story of redemption and the complexity of familial bonds amidst life's trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ex-convicts -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56161 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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