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_aYates, Edmund, _d1831-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Rock Ahead: A Novel. (Vol. 1) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-07-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Bowen | ||
| 520 | _a"The Rock Ahead: A Novel (Vol. 1)" by Edmund Yates is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Brighton shortly after a series of races, focusing on the lives and interactions of individuals ensconced in the world of betting and high society. Central to the narrative are Gilbert Lloyd, a young man dealing with the ramifications of his close friend’s reckless behavior, and Gertrude Lloyd, his wife, who is wrestling with her own evolving identity and bearing witness to her husband's moral failures. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the vibrant summer atmosphere of Brighton as its lively streets buzz with people enjoying leisure after recent races. Amidst this backdrop, we meet Gilbert Lloyd, who is concerned about his friend Harvey Gore's condition following a day of indulgence under the sun. Gilbert’s interactions with his companions reveal a murky world of gambling and social hierarchies. When Gertrude arrives unexpectedly, the tension surrounding her husband's relationship with Gore deepens, showcasing her as a figure of emotional complexity caught between societal expectations and her husband's flaws. The beginning deftly sets up themes of betrayal, societal pressure, and personal struggle that promise to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFiction | ||
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