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100	1		_aScully, W. C. _q(William Charles), _d1855-1943
245	1	2	_aA Vendetta of the Desert
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 2011-07-03
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"A Vendetta of the Desert" by William Charles Scully is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the van der Walt family, primarily Tyardt van der Walt, and the cursed legacy of betrayal and revenge that shapes their lives. It brings to life themes of familial strife, supernatural elements, and the harsh, yet vibrant, South African landscape. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Tyardt van der Walt and the haunting legend surrounding his family, which speaks of a curse initiated by a betrayal from centuries ago. Tyardt's family lineage carries a heavy burden, leading him to forsake his comfortable life for the wilderness, where his internal struggles manifest in paranoia and fear. As the story unfolds, the complex relationships between Tyardt’s sons, Gideon and Stephanus, are explored, particularly highlighting their tumultuous bond stemming from love and rivalry over family inheritance and unspoken affections. A pivotal moment occurs when a conflict escalates into violence, paving the way for the dark family drama that follows, punctuated by themes of guilt and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouth Africa -- Fiction
653			_aAfrikaners -- Fiction
653			_aSouth African fiction (English)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36601
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