02164cam a22003373u 4500 40398 UtSlPG 20260610133926.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Whitlock, Brand, 1869-1934 The Turn of the Balance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-19 Produced by Al Haines "The Turn of the Balance" by Brand Whitlock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Elizabeth Ward and the Koerner family, exploring themes of social class, justice, and personal responsibility within the context of a snow-laden winter in a small town. As we delve into Elizabeth's world of privilege, we also encounter Gusta, a maid whose father's recent accident serves as a poignant contrast to Elizabeth's comfortable life. The opening of the novel introduces Elizabeth Ward, who delights in the beauty of the first snowfall while dealing with the mundanity of her daily responsibilities. As she navigates her privileged life, the narrative shifts to Gusta Koerner, who faces the harsh realities of her family's struggles following her father's injury in a railroad accident. The contrasting experiences between Elizabeth, with her light-hearted outlook, and Gusta, burdened by familial responsibilities and societal expectations, set the stage for poignant developments that explore broader themes of justice and morality in the face of personal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Social problems -- Fiction Criminals -- Fiction United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 -- Fiction Hambidge, Jay, 1867-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40398 81237 81237