Helbeck of Bannisdale - Volume II

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Helbeck of Bannisdale - Volume II" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, social class, and religious conflict, centering around the complex relationship between Laura Fountain and Alan Helbeck. As their engagement unfolds, both characters must navigate societal expectations and their individual beliefs, particularly regarding Laura's ambivalence towards Helbeck's Catholic faith. The opening portion of this volume sets a dramatic and emotional tone, as it recounts a tragic workplace accident involving a young father, which profoundly affects Laura. Amidst the chaos, Laura displays strength and compassion, ultimately finding herself unexpectedly drawn into the plight of the orphaned daughter of the deceased worker. This experience leaves a significant imprint on her, as she grapples with her feelings of sorrow and responsibility. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at unresolved tensions and societal pressures that will continue to challenge their relationship as Laura strives for happiness in what appears to be a constraining social environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helbeck_of_Bannisdale

Release date is 2005-12-01