02301cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500190015526400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050801150039152014050050653400450191165300120195685600430196829743UtSlPG20260610133658.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGriffith, George Chetwynd,d1857-190614aThe Missionary 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-08-21 aProduced by David Clarke, Rose Acquavella and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"The Missionary" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore complex themes of love, identity, and the consequences of one's heritage through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Vane Maxwell and Carol Vane, who are revealed to be half-siblings. As the narrative unfolds, readers can expect a deep dive into personal struggles against societal expectations and the shadows of familial legacies. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a dynamic scene involving a confrontation between two boys fighting for the affection of a young girl named Eny. This early interaction hints at the underlying themes of rivalry and affection that will permeate the characters' relationships. Transitioning to Vane Maxwell, we witness his interactions in the vibrant and boisterous atmosphere of London during Boat-race day. The beginnings of a relationship form when he encounters a young woman at the Palace, who later turns out to be Carol Vane, a character with a mysterious past. This initial meeting leads to a connection steeped in both intrigue and danger as Vane's history and family secrets begin to surface. The opening sets the stage for a blend of romance, the exploration of personal integrity, and thematic discussions about the effects of past choices on present lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29743