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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBindloss, Harold,
_d1866-1945
245 1 0 _aCarmen's Messenger
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Carmen's Messenger" by Harold Bindloss is a novel set in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. The narrative unfolds in the North Ontario wilderness, where the main character, Jake Foster, interacts with his partner Featherstone amid the backdrop of an emerging industrial town affected by personal and corporate tragedies. The story suggests themes of friendship, ambition, and the quest for identity as Foster prepares for a trip to England, while dealing with the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a local factory owner's son. At the start of the novel, Jake Foster, a successful lumberman enjoying a brief respite from work, awaits his partner Featherstone at a bustling train station. The narrative plunges into the tension surrounding the recent death of Fred Hulton, the factory owner's son, suspected to be a suicide but surrounded by unanswered questions. As Featherstone returns from a visit to the doctor, he reveals his concerns about a figure from their past, hinting at a complicated backstory. Their friendship deepens as they discuss plans and mutual acquaintances, particularly involving Carmen Austin, a young woman of society whose mysterious intentions involve Foster. The opening effectively sets the tone for a story blended with personal journeys and external conflicts, promising intrigue and character development as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aMystery fiction
653 _aCanadians -- Great Britain -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14361
999 _c55749
_d55749