02320cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500150014326400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450801520037552011940052753400450172165300360176665300300180265300240183265300660185685600430192299900170196514106UtSlPG20260610133331.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSinclair, May,d1863-194614aThe Belfry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-11-21 aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"The Belfry" by May Sinclair is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story explores complex relationships and the intricacies of personal ambition and emotional connection among its characters, particularly focusing on James Tasker Jevons, an aspiring journalist, and Viola Thesiger, a young woman seeking her independence. The opening of "The Belfry" sets the stage for a tale of intertwining lives, where Jevons’ early encounter with a more established journalist hints at themes of rivalry and ambition. The narrative begins with a reflection on the past, leading us through Jevons' initial forays into reporting, which ultimately reveal his quirky yet passionate personality. Introduced alongside him is Viola, whose presence ignites shifts in Jevons' fortunes and emotions. Their interactions are marked by humor and depth, showcasing the magnetic pull between ambition, social standing, and the personal desires that complicate their lives. The tension between pursuing one’s own path and the influence of family and societal expectations is evident, establishing a rich backdrop for the drama that is sure to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction aSocial classes -- Fiction aMarriage -- Fiction aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106 c55494d55494