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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aMarquis, Reina Melcher, _d1881-
245	1	4	_aThe Torch Bearer
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-05-16
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Torch Bearer" by Reina Melcher Marquis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter Burnett, a young schoolmaster, and his interactions with the charming but peculiar Sheila, an orphan girl he teaches at a girls’ seminary run by Mrs. Caldwell. The book explores themes of growth, mentorship, and artistic aspiration in the delicate framework of Southern society in Shadyville, Kentucky. The opening of the narrative introduces Peter Burnett as he enjoys the freedom of a weekend away from teaching, offering a glimpse into his character—intelligent yet somewhat indifferent to societal expectations. As he strolls through Shadyville, Peter encounters Mrs. Caldwell, who brings his attention to Sheila, her beloved granddaughter. Their conversation reveals Sheila's extraordinary intellect and imaginative nature, reminiscent of a budding poet, which Mrs. Caldwell is worried may isolate her from the world. The chapter deftly establishes Peter’s role as a mentor to Sheila, hinting at his own internal struggles and desires for a more engaging life, setting the stage for the relationships and conflicts that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMarried women -- Fiction
653			_aWomen authors -- Fiction
653			_aMothers -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32394
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