Project Gutenberg 2009-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 128 Bindloss, Harold 1866 1945 Blake's Burden Produced by Al Haines "Blake's Burden" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Richard Blake, a disgraced man grappling with his past as he navigates the complexities of his relationships, particularly with the spirited Millicent Graham and the distinguished Mrs. Keith. The novel delves into themes of redemption, societal judgments, and personal growth amid the backdrop of early Canadian society. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mrs. Keith and her companion, Millicent, as they sit in the picturesque setting of Quebec. Their conversation hints at a vibrant social scene filled with diverse characters, including Captain Sedgwick, who possesses a notable military background, and the elusive Richard Blake, whose shadowy reputation precedes him. The narrative reveals Blake's attempts to distance himself from his past while also exploring the lives of those in his orbit, particularly Millicent, who is grappling with her somewhat troubled history tied to her father. As the plot progresses, the interactions between characters set the stage for themes of friendship, loyalty, and the intricate webs of personal histories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 580803 2025-08-12T06:37:48.992233 text/html 567259 2021-01-05T05:42:26 text/html 277367 2025-08-12T06:37:56.945207 application/epub+zip 289567 2025-08-12T06:37:50.897233 application/epub+zip 289567 2025-08-12T06:37:49.712223 application/epub+zip 499013 2025-08-12T06:38:01.424246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480573 2025-08-12T06:37:56.147192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446824 2022-09-13T13:49:56.088577 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535210 2025-08-12T06:37:47.721295 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 535091 2021-01-05T05:42:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17734 2025-08-12T06:38:01.754170 application/rdf+xml 11953 2025-08-12T06:37:50.231202 image/jpeg 3297 2025-08-12T06:37:49.967227 image/jpeg 203095 2021-01-05T05:42:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 199516 2021-01-05T05:42:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 267579 2025-08-12T06:37:49.035242 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