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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aKelly, Florence Finch,
_d1858-1939
245 1 4 _aThe Delafield Affair
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-17
508 _aE-text prepared by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
520 _a"The Delafield Affair" by Florence Finch Kelly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Curtis Conrad, a determined young man who seeks vengeance against Sumner L. Delafield, a financier who caused the downfall of his family years ago. Set in the New Mexican landscape, the novel introduces themes of vengeance, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the novel, we meet Curtis Conrad as he manages the day-to-day tasks on a ranch while contemplating the harsh realities of the drought affecting local cattle. His world is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. and Miss Bancroft, who provide a touch of lightness amid Curtis's burdens. During their visit, Curtis reveals his burning desire to confront Delafield, whose past actions had dramatic consequences for Curtis’s family—the catalyst for his quest for vengeance. The chapter expertly sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with tension, complex character interactions, and the looming specter of confrontation. The opening prepares the reader for an exploration of themes like revenge, personal sacrifice, and the impact of the past on the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aLove stories
653 _aNew Mexico -- Fiction
700 1 _aDixon, Maynard,
_d1875-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34996
999 _c75841
_d75841