Project Gutenberg 2008-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 116 Burt, Katharine Newlin 1882 1977 Newlin, Katharine The Branding Iron Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Branding Iron" by Katharine Newlin Burt is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a rugged frontier, the story follows the life of Joan Carver, whose experiences reveal the struggles of womanhood and love in a harsh environment. The novel begins with Joan reflecting on her past as she reads by the fire, suggesting themes of isolation and the quest for identity. The opening of the book sets a stark and atmospheric scene, highlighting the intense, fearsome silence of a snowy wilderness. Joan lies in the warmth of her cabin, engaged in reading about tragic love, which resonates with her own life. The narrative introduces her complex relationship with Pierre, her husband, and contrasts her past of bleak poverty with her current life, pointing to themes of choice, love, and violence that will unfold as the story progresses. As her father's oppressive influence and Pierre's possessive nature loom over her, Joan's longing for freedom and self-definition becomes palpable, hinting at the tumultuous emotional journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). 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