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100	1		_aLocke, William John, _d1863-1930
245	1	0	_aDerelicts
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-11-10
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
520			_a"Derelicts" by William John Locke is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the search for connection through its lead character, Stephen Joyce, a man grappling with the shame of his past as a former convict. Since his release, he navigates the harsh realities of life as he attempts to reclaim his place in society while yearning for friendship and understanding. The opening of the novel introduces Stephen Joyce as he sits despondently on the steps of a grand but deserted house in Holland Park, a poignant symbol of his lost past. We learn about his former life, filled with promise and affection, which has been shattered by his time in prison. Despite his self-loathing, a glimmer of hope emerges when he unexpectedly encounters Yvonne Latour, a former friend who recognizes him and offers her friendship. Their interaction showcases Joyce's internal struggle, juxtaposed against Yvonne's warmth and kindness, setting the stage for a complex exploration of guilt, desire for redemption, and the power of human connection as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLove stories
653			_aEx-convicts -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55927
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