A Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn 1857-1948 creator Frederick, Edmund 1870-1949 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Whirl Asunder" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Clive, a weary Englishman who arrives in California to marry his betrothed, Mary Gordon. As Clive navigates his new surroundings, he encounters the spirited heiress Miss Helena Belmont, whose unconventional actions and captivating spirit threaten to disrupt his plans. The opening of the book reveals Clive's journey as he disembarks from a taxing train journey, reflecting on his impending marriage and the disillusionment that accompanies it. After deciding to walk to his destination, he meets an old man who shares local gossip about the enigmatic Miss Belmont, known for her rebellious nature and wit. As Clive approaches her, he becomes intrigued by her defiance and magnetism. Despite his intention to marry Mary soon, Clive finds himself drawn to Helena's personality in a way that complicates his feelings. This complex interplay of relationships establishes the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, setting the stage for Clive's internal conflict throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-01-01 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) Originally published: United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1895 Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Betrothal -- Fiction California -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1895 06004523 https://archive.org/details/whirlasunder00atherich/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67075 https://archive.org/details/whirlasunder00atherich/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67075 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134540.0 67075