Project Gutenberg 2004-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 154 Sinclair, May 1863 1946 Sinclair, Mary Amelia St. Clair The Belfry E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Belfry" by May Sinclair is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story explores complex relationships and the intricacies of personal ambition and emotional connection among its characters, particularly focusing on James Tasker Jevons, an aspiring journalist, and Viola Thesiger, a young woman seeking her independence. The opening of "The Belfry" sets the stage for a tale of intertwining lives, where Jevons’ early encounter with a more established journalist hints at themes of rivalry and ambition. The narrative begins with a reflection on the past, leading us through Jevons' initial forays into reporting, which ultimately reveal his quirky yet passionate personality. Introduced alongside him is Viola, whose presence ignites shifts in Jevons' fortunes and emotions. Their interactions are marked by humor and depth, showcasing the magnetic pull between ambition, social standing, and the personal desires that complicate their lives. The tension between pursuing one’s own path and the influence of family and societal expectations is evident, establishing a rich backdrop for the drama that is sure to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Social classes -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 628966 2025-08-06T08:25:01.980630 text/html 629006 628801 2024-11-06T11:20:58.025668 2023-10-06T11:48:23.389885 text/html text/html 279904 2025-08-06T08:25:10.225639 application/epub+zip 290071 2025-08-06T08:25:03.874645 application/epub+zip 290071 2025-08-06T08:25:02.682632 application/epub+zip 482771 2025-08-06T08:25:15.183596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440494 2025-08-06T08:25:09.509614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414135 2022-09-07T14:36:35.005665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 562538 2025-08-06T08:25:01.492637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 542728 2024-10-28T21:07:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17450 2025-08-06T08:25:15.347553 application/rdf+xml 8480 2025-08-06T08:25:03.175626 image/jpeg 2500 2025-08-06T08:25:02.922635 image/jpeg 275185 2025-08-06T08:25:02.026644 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia