02477cam a22003373u 4500 72561 UtSlPG 20260610134658.0 m cr n 260607r20231868utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Houstoun, Mrs. (Matilda Charlotte), 1815?-1892 Sink or swim? Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-31 Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sink or Swim? A Novel; Vol. 2/3" by Mrs. Houstoun is a Victorian-era novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative unfolds around the complexities of familial connections and social standings, particularly focusing on the character of Honor Beacham, who is embroiled in the revelation of her birth's scandalous origins. The story hints at themes of love, betrayal, and social class, centered around the looming presence of Colonel Norcott and the ramifications of his past. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a tense conversation between Mrs. Bainbridge and Colonel Norcott regarding the history of Honor's mother, Winifred Moriarty. The dialogue reveals layers of familial tension and conflicting emotions, as Norcott grapples with his past indiscretions, including his connection to Honor. The subsequent interactions among characters suggest a brewing conflict rooted in Honor's parentage, the Colonel's shameful history, and the dynamics of love and obligation. This complex web sets the stage for deeper explorations of identity, societal judgment, and personal redemption as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Tinsley Brothers, 1868 English fiction -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel03hous/page/n3/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel01hous/page/n3/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel02hous/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72561 113286 113286