Project Gutenberg 2008-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 227 Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) 1821 1897 Robertson, Margaret Murray Edwards, G. H. (George Henry) Edwards, George Henry Allison Bain; Or, By a Way She Knew Not Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Allison Bain; Or, By a Way She Knew Not" by Margaret M. Robertson is a psychological novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of Allison Bain, who is grappling with loss, obligation, and the harsh realities of her circumstances, particularly following the death of her father and the troubled fate of her brother. The narrative dives deep into themes of suffering, resilience, and societal expectations as Allison navigates a world tainted by sorrow and hardship. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Hadden, Allison's minister, who is concerned for Allison on the day of her father's burial. Accompanied by his son Alexander, he is determined to visit the distraught Allison, reflecting on her struggles and the oppressive atmosphere of the community surrounding her. The dialogue reveals the troubled history of Allison’s marriage and her family's plight, particularly her brother's wrongful imprisonment and their mother’s illness, creating a palpable tension surrounding Allison's current challenges. As the minister expresses hope alongside his fears for Allison's future, readers are drawn into a world where personal pain intertwines with communal life, setting the stage for an exploration of redemption and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canadian fiction PS Text Category: Novels 755559 2025-08-10T09:49:58.192362 text/html 778944 2008-03-30T14:55:30 text/html 771847 2025-08-10T09:50:09.154312 application/epub+zip 784216 2025-08-10T09:50:02.050344 application/epub+zip 340488 2025-08-10T09:50:00.547317 application/epub+zip 1065927 2025-08-10T09:50:14.291768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1054906 2025-08-10T09:50:08.146304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607571 2022-09-11T12:55:24.365330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 726346 2025-08-10T09:49:57.251365 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 726122 2008-03-30T14:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18014 2025-08-10T09:50:14.429749 application/rdf+xml 15929 2025-08-10T09:50:01.095311 image/jpeg 3718 2025-08-10T09:50:00.834327 image/jpeg 671852 2008-03-30T14:55:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 261215 2008-03-30T14:55:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 759560 2025-08-10T09:49:58.285350 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