02510cam a22003853u 4500 68688 UtSlPG 20260610134604.0 m cr n 260607r20221896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918 The mill of silence Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-05 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Mill of Silence" by B. E. J. Capes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a poignant encounter between the narrator, Renalt Trender, and a mysterious little girl named Zyp, who claims to be a changeling. Set in a rural mill envied for its history yet shunned for its reputation, the narrative delves into themes of family dysfunction, secrets, and the supernatural, particularly as they relate to the troubled relationships among Renalt, his brothers, and their alcoholic father. The opening of the novel introduces us to the somber atmosphere surrounding the mill and its inhabitants. Renalt discovers Zyp, who brings news of her deceased mother and asks him to care for her. The narrative then shifts to Renalt’s reflections on his family's grim history, characterized by his father's alcoholism and the burdens placed upon him and his two brothers, Jason and Modred. As the story unfolds, Renalt grapples with feelings of responsibility and a longing for connection, especially with Zyp, who represents both innocence and an inexplicable magic. The complex dynamics of sibling rivalry, the haunting nature of the mill, and the emerging sense of foreboding set the stage for a tale steeped in emotion and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Rand, McNally & Company, 1896 Fathers and sons -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Treasure troves -- Fiction Brothers -- Fiction Mystery fiction Thrillers (Fiction) Hampshire (England) -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/millofsilence00cape https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68688 109492 109492