02356cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500180016726400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150801020040252013000050453400450180465300650184965300680191485600430198299900170202525441UtSlPG20260610133601.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aChambers, Robert W.q(Robert William),d1865-193314aThe Reckoning 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-12  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Reckoning" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the tumultuous period of the American Revolutionary War, focusing particularly on the experiences of prominent families in northern New York. The story features the protagonist, Carus Renault, as he navigates the challenges of being a spy amidst the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal in a divided nation.  The opening of the novel introduces a complex world filled with espionage and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. Carus Renault, serving as the secretary to a loyalist, grapples with his dual identity: while outwardly blending into British society, he covertly assists the revolutionary cause. This tension is heightened by his interactions with friends and acquaintances who are unaware of his true allegiance. The narrative sets the stage for Carus's internal conflicts and introduces themes of honor, duty, and the painful consequences of war, as he reflects on his circumstances with a mix of determination and self-loathing. Through engaging prose, Chambers crafts an atmosphere rich with historical detail and personal stakes, drawing readers into Carus's secret life and the looming threats of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction  aNew York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25441  c66442d66442