02720cam a22003253u 4500 16380 UtSlPG 20260610133401.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939 The Odds : And Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-28 The odds -- Without prejudice -- Her own free will -- The consolation prize -- Her freedom -- Death's property -- The sacrifice. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Odds" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the dramatic interplay of personal choices and societal expectations, focusing on Dot Burton, a strong-willed young woman who faces a moral and emotional dilemma concerning love and loyalty against a backdrop of danger in rural Australia. As she navigates her feelings towards her brother's friend, Inspector Fletcher Hill, and a notorious cattle thief known as Buckskin Bill, the readers are drawn into themes of justice, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Dot Burton and her brother Jack, who are dealing with the fallout from a gang of cattle-thieves in their area. Dot's boldness is clear as she engages in light banter with her brother and expresses her longing for adventure, yet she also reveals a protective side and emotional depth when faced with the imminent threat of Buckskin Bill. An unexpected snake bite leads her to encounter Inspector Hill, who displays both authority and unexpected kindness toward her. Their interactions are layered with tension and an unspoken connection, hinting at deeper feelings shall evolve as the narrative progresses, particularly regarding Dot's reluctance to reconcile her burgeoning feelings for Hill with the memory of the man who saved her life. As the plot unfolds, these relationships will be tested by external challenges and inner conflicts, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of love, choice, and the consequences of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16380 57768 57768