| Author |
Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972 |
| Illustrator |
Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 |
| Title |
North of Fifty-Three
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"North of Fifty-Three" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hazel Weir, a young stenographer navigating her life and romantic aspirations in a small Canadian town. As she interacts with various characters, including her fiancé Jack Barrow and her employer Andrew Bush, she grapples with societal expectations, personal desires, and complex emotional conflicts. The opening of the novel introduces Hazel and her mundane life as an office worker, highlighting her transition into an attractive young woman during her off-hours. Following a pleasant evening with her fiancé, her encounter with Mr. Bush at the park begins to unfold a web of tension. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the shifting dynamics in her relationships and work, setting the stage for impending conflict and moral dilemmas. With the promise of drama stemming from Hazel's interactions with men around her, the story builds momentum towards deeper themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19510 |
| Release Date |
Oct 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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