02122cam a22003133u 4500 4588 UtSlPG 20260610133128.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 The Allen House; Or, Twenty Years Ago and Now Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-10-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger "The Allen House; Or, Twenty Years Ago and Now" by T. S. Arthur is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of duty, love, and the impact of choices over time, centering on the character of a doctor who navigates the complexities of life and relationships in a small town setting. The opening chapters introduce a backdrop of stormy weather and domestic tranquility, hinting at deeper conflicts and character struggles to come. At the start of the novel, the reader meets a doctor returning home to his loving wife after a long, rainy day, only to receive calls for urgent medical help. The narrative unfolds to reveal the precarious situation of another family, the Wallingfords, as the son, Henry, grapples with anxiety linked to a romantic rejection. Simultaneously, there’s mystery surrounding the infamous Allen House, where strange occurrences are noted, suggesting something troubling has transpired. This dual focus on the doctor’s life and the troubled Allen family sets the stage for a web of intrigue and emotional exploration that develops throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American fiction -- 19th century Conduct of life -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4588 46634 46634