Project Gutenberg 2013-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 212 Kelland, Clarence Budington 1881 1964 Kelland, Clarence B. Sudden Jim Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Sudden Jim" by Clarence Budington Kelland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around James Ashe, known as Jim, who inherits a clothespin manufacturing business from his father, Clothespin Jimmy. The narrative explores themes of personal growth, responsibility, and the challenges faced in both business and personal relationships as Jim navigates his new role and the dynamics of small-town life. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Jim Ashe as he suddenly finds himself in charge of his father's business after his father's retirement plans. With the weight of expectations and responsibilities on his shoulders, Jim grapples with his own aspirations and the future of the mill. He faces urgent decisions about accepting ownership, contending with market competition, and understanding the inner workings of the clothespin business. Alongside his professional challenges, Jim encounters the intriguing and conflicted character of Marie Ducharme, whose frustrations with life in Diversity mirror his journey of self-discovery and ambition in a world that seems restrictive and mundane. The engaging dialogue and relatable conflicts set the stage for Jim's growth as a character, inviting readers to invest in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44079/44079-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children of the rich -- Fiction Political fiction Michigan -- Fiction Industrialists -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 427282 2025-08-17T16:44:37.329913 text/html 407079 2024-10-23T19:25:50 text/html 322484 2025-08-17T16:44:42.484877 application/epub+zip 331392 2025-08-17T16:44:38.039899 application/epub+zip 209263 2025-08-17T16:44:37.673921 application/epub+zip 459274 2025-08-17T16:44:46.132897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434776 2025-08-17T16:44:42.150879 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315047 2022-09-20T06:37:03.355537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400858 2025-08-17T16:44:36.298962 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 381145 2024-10-23T19:25:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17012 2025-08-17T16:44:46.258898 application/rdf+xml 19032 2025-08-17T16:44:37.769900 image/jpeg 2352 2025-08-17T16:44:37.721909 image/jpeg 322830 2025-08-17T16:44:37.371928 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