| Author |
Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
| Title |
Northern Lights, Volume 5.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The error of the day -- The whisperer -- As deep as the sea.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Northern Lights, Volume 5" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of narratives that likely delves into themes of moral conflict and the human condition, written in the early 20th century. With tales set in the Canadian landscape, it explores the lives of various characters, suggesting an examination of their choices and consequences. The opening portion introduces significant characters, notably Sergeant Foyle, a member of the Royal North-West Mounted Police, and his complicated relationship with his criminal brother. At the start of the narrative, we find ourselves in the animated setting of Kowatin, where the townsfolk engage in revelry following a criminal escape. Sergeant Foyle, depicted as a once-respected officer now grappling with personal and professional failures, confronts his tumultuous past. The introduction of Jo, a determined woman connected to his brother, brings emotional depth and raises questions about justice and familial loyalty. Their encounter ignites a series of events as Foyle prepares to confront the brother he once let escape, culminating in a layered tale of redemption, responsibility, and the darker aspects of human nature. The intricate dynamics between the characters set in a vivid backdrop hint at the complexity and intensity of the journeys that lie ahead. (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 |
Canada, Northern -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Canadian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6190 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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