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2004-11-18
Public domain in the USA.
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Parker, Gilbert
1862
1932
Parker, Horatio Gilbert
Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart.
The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lane_that_Had_No_Turning,_and_Other_Tales_Concerning_the_People_of_Pontiac
The lane that had no turning -- The absurd romance of P'tite Louison -- The little bell of honour -- A son of the wilderness -- A worker in stone -- The tragic comedy of Annette -- The marriage of the miller -- Mathurin -- The story of the lime-burner -- The woodsman's story of the great white chief -- Uncle Jim -- The house with the tall porch -- Parpon the dwarf -- Times were hard in Pontiac -- Medallion's whim -- The prisoner -- An upset price -- A fragment of lives -- The man that died at Alma -- The Baron of Beaugard -- The tune McGilveray played.
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"The Lane That Had No Turning" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life in French Canada, focusing on themes of identity, loyalty, and societal changes. At its heart is Madelinette Lajeunesse, a celebrated singer who returns from Paris to her hometown of Pontiac, now embroiled in political tension and conflict due to her husband's aspirations and past actions. At the start of the story, we meet the Governor making a visit to Pontiac amid rumors of disloyalty and rebellion among its residents. He engages with the local Seigneur, Louis Racine, who grapples with both his personal insecurities linked to a physical deformity and the political unrest stoked by his nationalistic fervor. The opening chapters set the stage for the complex dynamics between Madelinette, her husband Louis, and the community as they confront the challenges of heritage, ambition, and the weight of expectations. Through the interwoven narratives, Parker offers a glimpse into the emotive struggles of his characters against a backdrop of social and political upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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