The Black Opal by Katharine Susannah Prichard

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Author Prichard, Katharine Susannah, 1884-1969
Title The Black Opal
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Amy Sisson and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "The Black Opal" by Katharine Susannah Prichard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a somber funeral procession for Sophie’s mother, Marya Rouminof, highlighting the rural, close-knit community of Fallen Star Ridge. The main character, Sophie, grapples with the loss of her mother and her father, Paul Rouminof, whose fixation on opal mining brings him both excitement and turmoil. Through Sophie's lens, the narrative explores themes of grief, community dynamics, and the complexities of family ties. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Sophie and her father as they travel through the plains, shrouded in sadness. As they pass familiar faces and modes of transport, their collective mourning unfolds, underlined by Sophie’s confusion over her mother's death and her father's erratic behavior. Paul’s obsession with finding opal, even in the shadow of tragedy, creates tension as he seeks to assert his worth to the community while Sophie longs for comfort. Michael Brady, a pivotal character, becomes a refuge for Sophie as he promises to protect her from the harsh realities of life beyond the Ridge, setting the stage for further exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the impact of suddenly shifting fortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Opal mines and mining -- Australia -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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