The First published in the "Century Magazine" Chaplin, Heman White 1847-1924 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Village Convict" by Heman White Chaplin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of Ephraim Morse, a young man recently released from prison, as he navigates his return to a small fishing village and the challenges of reintegrating into society after serving time for a crime he committed in a moment of anger related to his family’s hardships. The book delves into themes of redemption, societal judgment, and the pursuit of honesty and success despite a stained past. In the narrative, Eph is met with a mix of sympathy and fear from the villagers, as many remember the incident that landed him in prison—setting fire to Eliphalet Wood's barn after a personal tragedy. As Eph attempts to rebuild his life, he works as a fisherman and builds a boat, earning the trust and respect of some villagers despite his conviction. With support from Dr. Burt and his wife, and particularly a budding connection with Susan, a local woman, Eph grapples with his past and his desire for acceptance. The story ultimately evolves around his efforts to achieve personal redemption and prove his worth to a community wary of his past actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-10-12 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23007 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23007 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133528.0 23007