Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 57 Malet, Lucas 1852 1931 Harrison, Mary St. Leger Kingsley Deadham Hard: A Romance Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Project Gutenberg Beginners' Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Deadham Hard: A Romance" by Lucas Malet is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the story introduces us to Thomas Clarkson Verity, a man who seeks refuge and purpose after the turmoil of the French Revolution. As he purchases the house at Deadham Hard, the narrative explores themes of redemption, transformation, and the complexities of human relationships while hinting at deep personal struggles and shifts in perspective. The beginning of "Deadham Hard" presents Thomas Clarkson Verity as a philosophical yet disillusioned character who seeks solace in the seemingly innocuous setting of a coastal English house. As he arrives at Tandy's Castle, he reflects on his tumultuous past during the French Revolution and his desire for peace and construction over chaos. The narrative gives us insight into his resolve to redeem the house from its sordid history of smuggling and illegal activities, and as he begins renovations, the sense of hope and renewal emerges. At the same time, we meet young Tom Verity, who is set to embark on a journey to India and is drawn into an intriguing family dynamic with Damaris, the daughter of Sir Charles Verity, who possesses a troubled past intertwined with her father's adventures. The layers of connection between these characters hint at unfolding relationships and conflicts, setting the stage for a captivating tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1057914 1057704 2024-10-06T03:35:49.017062 2023-10-06T05:46:34.744780 text/html text/html 1057907 1057697 2024-10-06T03:35:49.395055 2023-10-06T05:46:35.011705 text/html text/html 495433 2024-10-06T03:36:01.466030 application/epub+zip 513374 2024-10-06T03:35:51.774042 application/epub+zip 513374 2024-10-06T03:35:50.387058 application/epub+zip 860235 2024-10-06T03:36:09.709950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 801959 2024-10-06T03:36:00.553018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 737284 2022-09-06T21:12:09.232984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 992714 992579 2024-10-06T03:35:48.212152 2023-10-06T05:46:34.106704 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 993780 2020-12-15T00:45:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 404464 2020-12-15T00:45:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 993779 2020-12-15T00:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 404347 2020-12-15T00:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20892 2024-10-06T03:36:09.853943 application/rdf+xml 14217 2024-10-06T03:35:50.928043 image/jpeg 3982 2024-10-06T03:35:50.659042 image/jpeg 488256 2024-10-06T03:35:49.488056 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