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Scott, John Reed
1869
1942
Underwood, Clarence F.
1871
1929
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The Unforgiving Offender
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"The Unforgiving Offender" by John Reed Scott is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore themes of social status, relationships, and the complexities of human behavior through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Montague Pendleton and his observations of society and its transformations, alongside other characters who navigate their own personal entanglements. At the start of the narrative, various members of the Otranto Country Club congregate, engaged in casual conversations filled with banter and observations about their peers. Montague Pendleton and his friend Sheldon Burgoyne discuss the recent admission of new members like the Emerson family, highlighting issues related to wealth, societal change, and the pursuit of social acceptance. Pendleton is characterized as a perceptive observer, critical of the social climbing and superficialities around him, while the arrival of Stephanie Lorraine, a woman with a scandalous past involving her departure from an unhappy marriage, stirs conversation and scrutiny among the club members. The tension between public perception and personal history sets the stage for the interwoven lives and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Rich people -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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