The Claw by Cynthia Stockley
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| Author | Stockley, Cynthia, 1883-1936 |
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| Title | The Claw |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Claw_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Claw" by Cynthia Stockley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to follow the journey of a young woman, Deirdre Saurin, who embarks on an adventurous trek through Africa, filled with physical discomforts, unexpected dangers, and a mysterious connection to a man from her past. As she traverses the African landscape, she grapples with her feelings for this enigmatic figure and the allure of the wild land surrounding her. The opening of the novel introduces us to Deirdre as she travels in a post-cart drawn by mules across the rugged terrain of Bechuanaland. Throughout this journey, Deirdre finds herself reflecting on her past and the conflicting emotions stirred by her adventure into the formidable and beautiful wilderness. The tension escalates when her driver reveals that they cannot cross the river due to its fullness, leaving her vulnerable in the darkness among potential predators, including lions. As the night unfolds, she experiences both terror and an unexpected connection with an old acquaintance, setting the stage for a tale rich with adventure, danger, and budding romance against the backdrop of Africa's captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37257 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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