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100 1 _aTownley, Houghton
245 1 4 _aThe Scarlet Feather
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-19
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank, Darleen Dove and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Scarlet Feather" by Houghton Townley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the struggles of Reverend John Swinton, his wife Mary, and their son Dick Swinton, grappling with financial ruin and moral dilemmas while navigating the pressures of societal expectations. The relationships within the family are complex, especially as they confront the weight of their financial burdens against the backdrop of impending war, creating a tension-filled narrative that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. The opening portion of the novel introduces the Swinton family, establishing their precarious financial situation through a scene where the rector grapples with impending bankruptcy while his wife prepares for a social evening. Tensions arise as Mary Swinton reflects on her father's meanness and her unrealistic lifestyle expectations, while the family faces a sheriff's writ for unpaid debts. As the narrative unfolds, the characters' various romances and engagements are hinted at, suggesting that deeper interpersonal conflicts and societal pressures will become central to the story. The reader gets a sense of the characters' struggles and desires as they attempt to balance personal aspirations with harsh financial realities. This sets the stage for a drama that promises both intrigue and emotional depth as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
653 _aForgery -- Fiction
700 1 _aGrefé, Will,
_d1875-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28123
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