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100 1 _aChambers, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1865-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Reckoning
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-12
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Reckoning" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the tumultuous period of the American Revolutionary War, focusing particularly on the experiences of prominent families in northern New York. The story features the protagonist, Carus Renault, as he navigates the challenges of being a spy amidst the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal in a divided nation. The opening of the novel introduces a complex world filled with espionage and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. Carus Renault, serving as the secretary to a loyalist, grapples with his dual identity: while outwardly blending into British society, he covertly assists the revolutionary cause. This tension is heightened by his interactions with friends and acquaintances who are unaware of his true allegiance. The narrative sets the stage for Carus's internal conflicts and introduces themes of honor, duty, and the painful consequences of war, as he reflects on his circumstances with a mix of determination and self-loathing. Through engaging prose, Chambers crafts an atmosphere rich with historical detail and personal stakes, drawing readers into Carus's secret life and the looming threats of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
653 _aNew York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25441
999 _c66442
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