02369cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500430015926400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850801980041952012710061753400450188865300420193365300200197585600430199599900170203835012UtSlPG20260610133811.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHenty, G. A.q(George Alfred),d1832-190212aA Search For A Secret: A Novel. Vol. 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-20  aProduced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"A Search For A Secret: A Novel. Vol. 1" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It centers around the life and reflections of the narrator, who recounts his memories of growing up in Canterbury and explores the intertwined fates of his family and the prominent Harmer family over generations. The themes of change, societal expectations, and personal relationships are evident as we are introduced to the characters and the setting.  The opening of the novel establishes a nostalgic and contemplative atmosphere, as the narrator reflects on the town of Canterbury, unchanging yet emotional, and his childhood spent there. We learn about his family's dynamics, especially his father's scientific inclination and gentle nature, contrasted with the strict upbringing imposed by the mother's health concerns. The introduction of the Harmers suggests a deeper historical intrigue tied to loyalty, legacy, and religious tensions, while the narrative hints at coming conflicts and familial estrangements. This initial glimpse into the narrator's world sets the stage for the explorative journey that follows, as he seeks answers about the intertwined legacies of both his family and the Harmers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInheritance and succession -- Fiction  aMystery fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35012  c75857d75857