The House of Armour

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saunders, Marshall, 1861-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The House of Armour" by Marshall Saunders is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Vivienne Delavigne, a young girl returning to her native Nova Scotia from abroad, and her experiences as she reintegrates into a life complicated by her past and her guardians, the Armour family. The book explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the social dynamics of the time. The opening of the story sets the scene with a passenger ship entering the picturesque harbor of Halifax. Vivienne is introduced as an enthusiastic character reflecting on her childhood memories of the place. Alongside her is Captain Macartney, who is intrigued by her passion for her homeland. Their dialogue hints at deeper themes of nationalism and personal connection, especially as Vivienne reveals her longing for belonging amid her recent losses. The chapter intriguingly establishes the setting, character dynamics, and themes that will likely evolve throughout the novel, inviting readers into Vivienne's journey as she navigates her complex emotions and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-12-08