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Title:
The Odds
And Other Stories
Contents: The odds -- Without prejudice -- Her own free will -- The consolation prize -- Her freedom -- Death's property -- The sacrifice.
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Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary: "The Odds" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the dramatic interplay of personal choices and societal expectations, focusing on Dot Burton, a strong-willed young woman who faces a moral and emotional dilemma concerning love and loyalty against a backdrop of danger in rural Australia. As she navigates her feelings towards her brother's friend, Inspector Fletcher Hill, and a notorious cattle thief known as Buckskin Bill, the readers are drawn into themes of justice, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Dot Burton and her brother Jack, who are dealing with the fallout from a gang of cattle-thieves in their area. Dot's boldness is clear as she engages in light banter with her brother and expresses her longing for adventure, yet she also reveals a protective side and emotional depth when faced with the imminent threat of Buckskin Bill. An unexpected snake bite leads her to encounter Inspector Hill, who displays both authority and unexpected kindness toward her. Their interactions are layered with tension and an unspoken connection, hinting at deeper feelings shall evolve as the narrative progresses, particularly regarding Dot's reluctance to reconcile her burgeoning feelings for Hill with the memory of the man who saved her life. As the plot unfolds, these relationships will be tested by external challenges and inner conflicts, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of love, choice, and the consequences of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939
EBook No.: 16380
Published: Jul 28, 2005
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Odds
And Other Stories
Contents: The odds -- Without prejudice -- Her own free will -- The consolation prize -- Her freedom -- Death's property -- The sacrifice.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Odds" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the dramatic interplay of personal choices and societal expectations, focusing on Dot Burton, a strong-willed young woman who faces a moral and emotional dilemma concerning love and loyalty against a backdrop of danger in rural Australia. As she navigates her feelings towards her brother's friend, Inspector Fletcher Hill, and a notorious cattle thief known as Buckskin Bill, the readers are drawn into themes of justice, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Dot Burton and her brother Jack, who are dealing with the fallout from a gang of cattle-thieves in their area. Dot's boldness is clear as she engages in light banter with her brother and expresses her longing for adventure, yet she also reveals a protective side and emotional depth when faced with the imminent threat of Buckskin Bill. An unexpected snake bite leads her to encounter Inspector Hill, who displays both authority and unexpected kindness toward her. Their interactions are layered with tension and an unspoken connection, hinting at deeper feelings shall evolve as the narrative progresses, particularly regarding Dot's reluctance to reconcile her burgeoning feelings for Hill with the memory of the man who saved her life. As the plot unfolds, these relationships will be tested by external challenges and inner conflicts, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of love, choice, and the consequences of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939
EBook No.: 16380
Published: Jul 28, 2005
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.