02369cam a22003253u 4500 27476 UtSlPG 20260610133628.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914 The Sign of the Spider Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-10 Produced by David Clarke, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Sign of the Spider" by Bertram Mitford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Laurence Stanninghame, a middle-aged man disillusioned with life and his domestic circumstances. Facing despair and a sense of hopelessness, he decides to travel to Johannesburg in search of fortune and a new beginning, leaving behind his stagnant suburban life and a troubled marital relationship. At the start of the narrative, we find Laurence engaged in a tense breakfast conversation with his wife, who is frustrated by his intention to leave for Johannesburg. His desire for change is palpable as he contemplates the monotony of his existence and the possibility of success in the gold rush. After declaring his intention to go, Laurence attempts to navigate the tension at home while reflecting on his need for a fresh start. As he prepares for his journey, he is haunted by thoughts of his domestic life yet yearns for the chance to restore vitality to his existence. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of hope, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, as Laurence moves toward a new chapter in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909 -- Fiction Johannesburg (South Africa) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27476 68385 68385