02147cam a22003013u 4500 63502 UtSlPG 20260610134449.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Raine, Allen, 1836-1908 Torn Sails: A Tale of a Welsh Village Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-19 Produced by Al Haines "Torn Sails: A Tale of a Welsh Village" by Allen Raine is a novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative unfolds in the quaint Welsh village of Mwntseison, where the daily lives and relationships of its inhabitants intersect with themes of love, social standing, and the challenges of rural life. The main characters include Hugh Morgan, the respected master of the sail-making business, and Ivor Parry, his devoted manager, alongside the beautiful Gwladys Price, whose affections are sought amidst the intricacies of village dynamics. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to Mwntseison, characterized by its rugged hills and the Gwendraeth river that runs through the village. Through vivid descriptions, we learn about the daily activities of the villagers, including the communal washing along the river and the sail-making industry that supports them. Love and emotional tensions begin to surface, particularly as Ivor grapples with his feelings for Gwladys, while she remains oblivious to his affections. In this initial section, the foundation for interpersonal relationships and the backdrop of village life is artfully established, setting the stage for deeper exploration of love and community conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wales -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63502 104326 104326