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Title: Suspense, Volume 2 (of 3)
Original Publication: London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1890.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Suspense, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds with a focus on a steamer traveling through the Atlantic, revealing the dynamic between various passengers, particularly the aloof Mrs. Huston and the attentively observant captain. As the narrative progresses, it hints at deeper relationships and tensions, especially concerning Mrs. Huston’s past with Theodore Trist, a prominent war correspondent. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere at sea, setting the stage for unfolding personal dramas. It introduces key characters, notably Mrs. Huston, who appears emotionally isolated yet guardedly responsive to the captain's kindness. Their conversation reveals underlying complexities in her life, particularly her relationship with her husband, Captain Huston, and the presence of Trist. The excerpt further hints at intertwining relationships and potential conflict while exploring themes of duty, identity, and the weight of societal expectations. The delicate balance of the characters’ interactions suggests a suspenseful journey ahead, where personal and social complications threaten to clash as the story evolves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903
EBook No.: 74461
Published: Sep 23, 2024
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: War correspondents -- Fiction
Subject: Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Suspense, Volume 2 (of 3)
Original Publication: London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1890.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Suspense, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds with a focus on a steamer traveling through the Atlantic, revealing the dynamic between various passengers, particularly the aloof Mrs. Huston and the attentively observant captain. As the narrative progresses, it hints at deeper relationships and tensions, especially concerning Mrs. Huston’s past with Theodore Trist, a prominent war correspondent. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere at sea, setting the stage for unfolding personal dramas. It introduces key characters, notably Mrs. Huston, who appears emotionally isolated yet guardedly responsive to the captain's kindness. Their conversation reveals underlying complexities in her life, particularly her relationship with her husband, Captain Huston, and the presence of Trist. The excerpt further hints at intertwining relationships and potential conflict while exploring themes of duty, identity, and the weight of societal expectations. The delicate balance of the characters’ interactions suggests a suspenseful journey ahead, where personal and social complications threaten to clash as the story evolves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903
EBook No.: 74461
Published: Sep 23, 2024
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: War correspondents -- Fiction
Subject: Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.