The Spoilers of the Valley by Robert Watson
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| Author | Watson, Robert, 1882-1948 |
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| Title | The Spoilers of the Valley |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spoilers of the Valley" by Robert Watson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a ranching community, centering on a young woman named Eileen Pederstone who finds herself in a tense situation when a fugitive, claiming to be a runaway convict, seeks refuge in her home. The narrative explores themes of trust, moral dilemmas, and the impact of past choices as Eileen becomes entwined in the fugitive's desperate plight. At the start of the book, Eileen is introduced as she stands at her window, enjoying a serene night when she hears distant gunshots and excited voices. Her peaceful evening is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of a disheveled man who pleads for help, revealing that he is being hunted. Eileen's compassion drives her to hide him from pursuers, leading to a tense confrontation with members of the community who are searching for the escaped convict. As she forges a connection with the fugitive, they engage in deep conversations that hint at deeper complexities in both their characters and backgrounds, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | British Columbia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29588 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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