Project Gutenberg 2011-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 145 Gould, Nat 1857 1919 Gould, Nathaniel Fast as the Wind: A Novel Produced by Matthew Wheaton, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Fast as the Wind: A Novel" by Nat Gould is a historical fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of horse racing and the complexities of personal relationships against a backdrop of mystery and danger. The main character, Picton Woodridge, a wealthy and popular man, is depicted grappling with emotional turmoil as he prepares to ride in races at Torquay while harboring concerns about his brother Hector, who has recently escaped from Dartmoor prison. At the start of the novel, a yacht named the "Sea-mew" arrives in Torbay, anchoring amid a picturesque scene that contrasts with the inner conflict of its owner, Picton Woodridge. He reflects on the troubles surrounding his brother Hector, who is the focus of a dark mystery tied to a woman, potentially intertwined with the tragic circumstances that have led to Hector's imprisonment. The narrative introduces Captain Ben Bruce, Picton's friend and ally, who becomes a critical figure in helping Picton navigate these troubled waters, as well as Dick Langford, who brings news of a convict's escape that heightens the tension in the story. As tensions rise, Picton commits to not only supporting his brother but also uncovering the truth behind the shadowy figures of their past. The opening chapters set a tone of intrigue, promising a blend of suspense and emotional depth in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35618/35618-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Horses -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Horse racing -- Fiction Escaped prisoners -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 385134 2025-08-14T12:00:41.435088 text/html 398619 2011-03-20T11:38:48 text/html 382249 2025-08-14T12:00:48.899020 application/epub+zip 385132 2025-08-14T12:00:42.864101 application/epub+zip 211213 2025-08-14T12:00:42.116049 application/epub+zip 549074 2025-08-14T12:00:53.426123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499956 2025-08-14T12:00:47.994088 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335235 2022-09-16T10:05:18.687313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334913 2025-08-14T12:00:40.709107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 334787 2011-03-20T11:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 334778 2011-03-20T11:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21749 2025-08-14T12:00:53.582994 application/rdf+xml 15890 2025-08-14T12:00:42.217071 image/jpeg 2310 2025-08-14T12:00:42.167062 image/jpeg 123492 2011-03-20T11:38:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 345376 2011-03-20T11:38:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 123472 2011-03-20T11:38:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 343994 2025-08-14T12:00:41.471082 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