The Storm Centre: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Storm Center: A Novel

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Storm Centre: A Novel" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and explores themes of conflict, isolation, and human relationships. The main character, Captain Fluellen Baynell, finds himself navigating not only the turmoil of war but also the complexities of his social interactions with the Roscoe household, particularly Mrs. Leonora Gwynn, whose reputation and past are shrouded in both mystery and sorrow. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Baynell as he finds himself in the calm of the Roscoe home, a stark contrast to the chaotic world outside where the Civil War rages on. He is waiting to meet the household, especially Mrs. Gwynn, the widow of a man known for his tumultuous marriage. The opening scenes depict intimate interactions with the household's old servant, Uncle Ephraim, who shares both gossip and insights about the family's dynamics. As Baynell grapples with the impending introduction to the ladies of the family, a sense of expectation builds, only to be interrupted by the playful presence of the young girls, referred to as "the ladies," and culminating in a poignant and unexpected encounter with Mrs. Gwynn, who captivates him despite her seemingly indifferent demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-02-27