Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 71 Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May) 1881 1939 Dell, Ethel May Savage, Ethel Mary Dell The Obstacle Race Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Obstacle Race" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story features Juliet Moore, who seeks solace and a simpler life after retreating from the hectic pace of London, accompanied by her dog, Columbus. The narrative unfolds as Juliet explores the coastal scenery and develops meaningful connections with the local residents, particularly the enigmatic Robin and his protective brother Dick. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Juliet as she enjoys a moment of tranquility by the sea, reflecting on her past while contemplating her future. After a curious encounter with Robin, a boy marked by his physical deformities and simple demeanor, Juliet finds herself intrigued and empathetic towards him. Their interaction reveals a sense of compassion and connection that hints at deeper themes of sacrifice and familial bonds, particularly as Robin speaks with fervor and loyalty about his brother Dick. As the storyline progresses, it becomes clear that the experiences Juliet faces on the shore will lead her into the heart of community dynamics intertwined with love, hardship, and resilience, setting the stage for her character’s journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 671592 671455 2024-10-05T09:56:18.136639 2023-10-05T09:36:43.549428 text/html text/html 671585 671448 2024-10-05T09:56:18.500657 2023-10-05T09:36:43.792460 text/html text/html 306469 2024-10-05T09:56:28.804555 application/epub+zip 316870 2024-10-05T09:56:20.670594 application/epub+zip 316869 2024-10-05T09:56:19.361631 application/epub+zip 569829 2024-10-05T09:56:35.120579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518561 2024-10-05T09:56:27.904576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495024 2022-09-06T03:34:59.444666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 589832 589746 2024-10-05T09:56:17.326617 2023-10-05T09:36:42.931431 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 591274 2020-12-25T22:42:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 222299 2020-12-25T22:42:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 591265 2020-12-25T22:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 222266 2020-12-25T22:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20638 2024-10-05T09:56:35.273537 application/rdf+xml 12731 2024-10-05T09:56:19.898626 image/jpeg 3438 2024-10-05T09:56:19.626637 image/jpeg 299791 2024-10-05T09:56:18.555651 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia