Green Fancy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Green Fancy" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written during the late 19th century. This engaging story appears to follow the adventures of its main character, Thomas K. Barnes, a wealthy engineer who takes a walking tour in the New England countryside, seeking adventure while exploring quaint towns and meeting interesting people. Early on, he encounters a mysterious woman and an assortment of eccentric characters at Hart's Tavern, hinting at an overarching mystery and social intrigue as he discovers more about the place called Green Fancy. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Barnes and his intriguing interactions on a stormy evening. At first, he wrestles with bad weather and meets a young woman who is also lost and seemingly determined to reach a place called Green Fancy. Their conversation reveals her cleverness and bravery, contrasting his charming gallantry. A sudden arrival of an automobile leads the woman away, leaving Barnes concerned for her safety. The intricate setting and articulate characterizations suggest that the narrative will blend elements of romance, mystery, and wit, drawing readers into an enticing tale that unfolds in the backdrop of an enigmatic locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-06-01