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Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell
1872
1958
Coburn, Fordyce, Mrs.
The Indiscreet Letter
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"The Indiscreet Letter" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place during a train journey, where the plot revolves around conversations between various characters, including a traveling salesman and a young girl who has written an "indiscreet letter." The book explores themes of love, uncertainty, and the consequences of revealing one's true feelings. The narrative begins as passengers on the train engage in lighthearted banter, leading to deeper discussions about the nature of relationships and the impact of written communication. The young girl shares her story of survival from a train wreck and the emotional turmoil that followed. In a moment of awakening, she decides to confront the unknown by meeting the recipient of her letter—a man who is both a stranger and a haunting memory. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into her internal struggles while simultaneously witnessing the peculiar dynamics between her, the salesman, and a young electrician. The culmination takes place at the train station, where potential romantic fulfillment and the legitimacy of her emotions hang in the balance, leaving the ending both poignant and open to interpretation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Letter writing -- Fiction
Railroad travel -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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