The Craddock, Charles Egbert 1850-1922 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Storm Centre: A Novel" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and explores themes of conflict, isolation, and human relationships. The main character, Captain Fluellen Baynell, finds himself navigating not only the turmoil of war but also the complexities of his social interactions with the Roscoe household, particularly Mrs. Leonora Gwynn, whose reputation and past are shrouded in both mystery and sorrow. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Baynell as he finds himself in the calm of the Roscoe home, a stark contrast to the chaotic world outside where the Civil War rages on. He is waiting to meet the household, especially Mrs. Gwynn, the widow of a man known for his tumultuous marriage. The opening scenes depict intimate interactions with the household's old servant, Uncle Ephraim, who shares both gossip and insights about the family's dynamics. As Baynell grapples with the impending introduction to the ladies of the family, a sense of expectation builds, only to be interrupted by the playful presence of the young girls, referred to as "the ladies," and culminating in a poignant and unexpected encounter with Mrs. Gwynn, who captivates him despite her seemingly indifferent demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-02-27 Produced by David Edwards, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35423 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35423 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133817.0 35423