Winding Paths

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Page, Gertrude, 1872-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Winding Paths" by Gertrude Page is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the evolving friendship between two young women, Hal Pritchard and Lorraine Vivian, who come from contrasting backgrounds. Their bond grows deeper as they navigate the challenges of life after boarding school, which includes Lorraine's pursuit of a career in acting and Hal's ambition to break into journalism. At the start of the book, Hal and Lorraine's friendship is established with Hal being the lively and audacious tomboy, while Lorraine is charming and graceful yet somewhat enigmatic. Their time together at school culminates in playful adventures, skirmishes with authority, and a shared affection that transcends their differences. Lorraine is depicted as being drawn to Hal's exuberance despite societal expectations, while Hal is fiercely loyal and protective of Lorraine's reputation. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to the complexities of their relationship as they step into the world beyond school, hinting at the challenges and crossroads they will face in their respective journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

W. Debeuf

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-05-01