Project Gutenberg 2005-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 148 Kelley, Francis Clement 1870 1948 Muredach, Myles Shepherd, J. Clinton (Joseph Clinton) 1888 1975 Shepherd, Joseph Clinton Charred Wood Produced by Al Haines "Charred Wood" by Myles Muredach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mark Griffin, a disillusioned Englishman wandering through New England, who becomes intrigued by a mysterious young woman, Ruth Atheson, that he sees emerging from a concealed entrance in a tree. The narrative unfolds in a small village, particularly around the enigmatic estate of Killimaga, where Mark's curiosity attracts the attention of local characters, including a detective and a priest, all of whom are entangled in Ruth's secretive life. The opening of the novel establishes a quaint yet suspenseful tone, as Mark lounges in a field and observes the passing of a beautiful woman, setting in motion a series of events filled with intrigue. This woman, later revealed to be Ruth, quickly becomes the center of Mark's thoughts, drawing him into a world of mystery involving a potential scandal. As he learns about the hidden truth surrounding Ruth and a pursuing detective, Mark grapples with his growing affection for her amidst suspicions and societal expectations. The narrative promises a blend of romance and intrigue, compelling readers to unravel the secrets of Ruth's identity and the dynamics at play in her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels 364897 2025-10-07T07:43:19.620688 text/html 353468 2020-12-12T10:55:02 text/html 324723 2025-10-07T07:43:26.857573 application/epub+zip 329470 2025-10-07T07:43:22.152576 application/epub+zip 204248 2025-10-07T07:43:21.021558 application/epub+zip 494219 2025-10-07T07:43:30.503526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470401 2025-10-07T07:43:26.169594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316468 2022-09-08T06:20:27.552778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326424 2025-10-07T07:43:18.562581 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326326 2020-12-12T10:55:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326317 2020-12-12T10:55:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20725 2025-10-07T07:43:30.651533 application/rdf+xml 12081 2025-10-07T07:43:21.537549 image/jpeg 3164 2025-10-07T07:43:21.277561 image/jpeg 122898 2020-12-12T10:55:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 244425 2020-12-12T10:55:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 122868 2020-12-12T10:55:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 314312 2025-10-07T07:43:19.654593 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