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Title: A Vendetta of the Desert
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "A Vendetta of the Desert" by William Charles Scully is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the van der Walt family, primarily Tyardt van der Walt, and the cursed legacy of betrayal and revenge that shapes their lives. It brings to life themes of familial strife, supernatural elements, and the harsh, yet vibrant, South African landscape. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Tyardt van der Walt and the haunting legend surrounding his family, which speaks of a curse initiated by a betrayal from centuries ago. Tyardt's family lineage carries a heavy burden, leading him to forsake his comfortable life for the wilderness, where his internal struggles manifest in paranoia and fear. As the story unfolds, the complex relationships between Tyardt’s sons, Gideon and Stephanus, are explored, particularly highlighting their tumultuous bond stemming from love and rivalry over family inheritance and unspoken affections. A pivotal moment occurs when a conflict escalates into violence, paving the way for the dark family drama that follows, punctuated by themes of guilt and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scully, W. C. (William Charles), 1855-1943
EBook No.: 36601
Published: Jul 3, 2011
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Afrikaners -- Fiction
Subject: South African fiction (English)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Vendetta of the Desert
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "A Vendetta of the Desert" by William Charles Scully is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the van der Walt family, primarily Tyardt van der Walt, and the cursed legacy of betrayal and revenge that shapes their lives. It brings to life themes of familial strife, supernatural elements, and the harsh, yet vibrant, South African landscape. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Tyardt van der Walt and the haunting legend surrounding his family, which speaks of a curse initiated by a betrayal from centuries ago. Tyardt's family lineage carries a heavy burden, leading him to forsake his comfortable life for the wilderness, where his internal struggles manifest in paranoia and fear. As the story unfolds, the complex relationships between Tyardt’s sons, Gideon and Stephanus, are explored, particularly highlighting their tumultuous bond stemming from love and rivalry over family inheritance and unspoken affections. A pivotal moment occurs when a conflict escalates into violence, paving the way for the dark family drama that follows, punctuated by themes of guilt and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scully, W. C. (William Charles), 1855-1943
EBook No.: 36601
Published: Jul 3, 2011
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Afrikaners -- Fiction
Subject: South African fiction (English)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.