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Title: The Reckoning

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Reckoning" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the tumultuous period of the American Revolutionary War, focusing particularly on the experiences of prominent families in northern New York. The story features the protagonist, Carus Renault, as he navigates the challenges of being a spy amidst the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal in a divided nation. The opening of the novel introduces a complex world filled with espionage and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. Carus Renault, serving as the secretary to a loyalist, grapples with his dual identity: while outwardly blending into British society, he covertly assists the revolutionary cause. This tension is heightened by his interactions with friends and acquaintances who are unaware of his true allegiance. The narrative sets the stage for Carus's internal conflicts and introduces themes of honor, duty, and the painful consequences of war, as he reflects on his circumstances with a mix of determination and self-loathing. Through engaging prose, Chambers crafts an atmosphere rich with historical detail and personal stakes, drawing readers into Carus's secret life and the looming threats of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933

EBook No.: 25441

Published: May 12, 2008

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction

Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Reckoning

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Reckoning" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the tumultuous period of the American Revolutionary War, focusing particularly on the experiences of prominent families in northern New York. The story features the protagonist, Carus Renault, as he navigates the challenges of being a spy amidst the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal in a divided nation. The opening of the novel introduces a complex world filled with espionage and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. Carus Renault, serving as the secretary to a loyalist, grapples with his dual identity: while outwardly blending into British society, he covertly assists the revolutionary cause. This tension is heightened by his interactions with friends and acquaintances who are unaware of his true allegiance. The narrative sets the stage for Carus's internal conflicts and introduces themes of honor, duty, and the painful consequences of war, as he reflects on his circumstances with a mix of determination and self-loathing. Through engaging prose, Chambers crafts an atmosphere rich with historical detail and personal stakes, drawing readers into Carus's secret life and the looming threats of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933

EBook No.: 25441

Published: May 12, 2008

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction

Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.