02259cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000320011724500230014926400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850801250038952011900051453400450170465300300174965300380177965300230181765300210184085600430186199900170190419802UtSlPG20260610133447.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aStretton, Hesba,d1832-191110aCobwebs and Cables 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-11-13  aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Mary Meehan and
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Cobwebs and Cables" by Hesba Stretton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Roland Sefton, a successful banker who is facing a moral and existential crisis after absconding due to a financial scandal that threatens his family and business. The novel delves into themes of guilt, familial ties, and the repercussions of one's actions as Roland grapples with the consequences of his choices.  The opening of the narrative introduces Roland in the quiet darkness of his office late at night, reflecting on his prosperous but troubled life. As he contemplates his looming decision to escape the consequences of his actions, he is haunted by memories of his beloved hometown and the family members he will be leaving behind—especially his wife Felicita and their two children. As the story unfolds, we meet Phebe Marlowe, who serves as a connection to Roland's past and highlights the disparities in their lives. The tension builds as Roland’s internal conflict becomes evident, setting the stage for a tale that will explore not only his personal downfall but also the collective impact on those he loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Fiction  aFugitives from justice -- Fiction  aBankers -- Fiction  aFraud -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19802  c61115d61115