This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Coil of Carne
Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Alberta)
Summary: "The Coil of Carne" by John Oxenham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Carron family and the enigmatic history of their ancestral home, Carne, set against a backdrop of societal upheaval and personal intrigue. The narrative captures the intricate lives of the characters, particularly focusing on the implications of love, betrayal, and the passage of time within a family. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the isolated yet imposing coastal house of Carne, built by Denzil Carron as a refuge during a time of religious persecution. The opening chapters explore the history of the Carron family and set the stage for the central conflicts to emerge, including the chaotic love life of Denzil Carron, his son, and the aftermath of his decisions. The narrative hints at generational struggles, familial duty, and the profound consequences of choices made, all underlined by the ominous presence of Carne and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oxenham, John, 1852-1941
EBook No.: 53819
Published: Dec 28, 2016
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Fiction
Subject: Identity -- Fiction
Subject: Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Coil of Carne
Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Alberta)
Summary: "The Coil of Carne" by John Oxenham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Carron family and the enigmatic history of their ancestral home, Carne, set against a backdrop of societal upheaval and personal intrigue. The narrative captures the intricate lives of the characters, particularly focusing on the implications of love, betrayal, and the passage of time within a family. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the isolated yet imposing coastal house of Carne, built by Denzil Carron as a refuge during a time of religious persecution. The opening chapters explore the history of the Carron family and set the stage for the central conflicts to emerge, including the chaotic love life of Denzil Carron, his son, and the aftermath of his decisions. The narrative hints at generational struggles, familial duty, and the profound consequences of choices made, all underlined by the ominous presence of Carne and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oxenham, John, 1852-1941
EBook No.: 53819
Published: Dec 28, 2016
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Fiction
Subject: Identity -- Fiction
Subject: Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.