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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aKelley, Francis Clement,
_d1870-1948
245 1 0 _aCharred Wood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-23
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Charred Wood" by Myles Muredach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mark Griffin, a disillusioned Englishman wandering through New England, who becomes intrigued by a mysterious young woman, Ruth Atheson, that he sees emerging from a concealed entrance in a tree. The narrative unfolds in a small village, particularly around the enigmatic estate of Killimaga, where Mark's curiosity attracts the attention of local characters, including a detective and a priest, all of whom are entangled in Ruth's secretive life. The opening of the novel establishes a quaint yet suspenseful tone, as Mark lounges in a field and observes the passing of a beautiful woman, setting in motion a series of events filled with intrigue. This woman, later revealed to be Ruth, quickly becomes the center of Mark's thoughts, drawing him into a world of mystery involving a potential scandal. As he learns about the hidden truth surrounding Ruth and a pursuing detective, Mark grapples with his growing affection for her amidst suspicions and societal expectations. The narrative promises a blend of romance and intrigue, compelling readers to unravel the secrets of Ruth's identity and the dynamics at play in her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian fiction
700 1 _aShepherd, J. Clinton
_q(Joseph Clinton),
_d1888-1975
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16585
999 _c57973
_d57973