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_aComstock, Harriet T. _q(Harriet Theresa), _d1860-1943 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Shield of Silence |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-04-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Shield of Silence" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around the lives of Meredith Thornton, a young and beautiful woman awakening to reality, and Becky Adams, an older woman from a rugged mountain background, as they confront their intertwined destinies in the idyllic Ridge House. With themes of motherhood, societal expectations, and personal transformation, the book explores how their challenges converge and evolve amidst the backdrop of the picturesque Southern mountains. At the start of the novel, Meredith Thornton's life seems dictated by the comforts of her upbringing, yet her marriage to George Thornton awakens her to deeper emotional truths and personal struggles. Meanwhile, Becky is determined to shield her granddaughter, Zalie, from the curses of their lineage, seeking help from Sister Angela at Ridge House. The narrative weaves through their lives, hinting at heavier themes of sacrifice, maternal instincts, and the search for identity, especially when Meredith prepares to confront the impending birth of her child. This opening portion sets a poignant tone, delving into intricate character dynamics and the complexities of love and duty as they navigate the trials ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren and adults -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aLoughridge, George | |
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