The QuickeningDigiCat, 16 sep 2022 - 263 pagina's Francis Lynde's novel, 'The Quickening', is a gripping tale that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the American West. Lynde's intricate prose and vivid descriptions bring the rugged frontier to life, creating a sense of immediacy and intensity in the narrative. The author's use of dialogue adds depth to the characters and enhances the novel's authenticity, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. 'The Quickening' is a classic example of Western literature that captures the essence of the era with its richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling. Francis Lynde's own experiences as a journalist and editor provided him with a keen insight into the human condition, which he skillfully weaves into the fabric of the novel. His background in journalism lends a sense of realism to the narrative, grounding the story in a tangible reality that resonates with readers. Lynde's ability to blend historical accuracy with emotional depth makes 'The Quickening' a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of the human heart and the enduring power of love and forgiveness. |
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... began slowly, and in phrase so simple that the youngest child could not fail to follow him, to draw the picture of that Judean morning scene on the banks of the Jordan, of the wild, unkempt, skin-clad forerunner, thundering forth his ...
... began slowly, and in phrase so simple that the youngest child could not fail to follow him, to draw the picture of that Judean morning scene on the banks of the Jordan, of the wild, unkempt, skin-clad forerunner, thundering forth his ...
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... began to pound like a triphammer. Was this his call—his one last chance to enter the ark of safety? Just there was the pinch. A saying of Japheth Pettigrass's, overheard in Hargis's store on the first day of the meetings, flicked into ...
... began to pound like a triphammer. Was this his call—his one last chance to enter the ark of safety? Just there was the pinch. A saying of Japheth Pettigrass's, overheard in Hargis's store on the first day of the meetings, flicked into ...
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... began to idealize itself from the uplifted point of view on the mount of vision. The Paradise fields were delicately-outlined squares of vivid green or golden yellow, or the warm red brown of the upturned earth in the fallow places. The ...
... began to idealize itself from the uplifted point of view on the mount of vision. The Paradise fields were delicately-outlined squares of vivid green or golden yellow, or the warm red brown of the upturned earth in the fallow places. The ...
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... began to turn red for Thomas Jefferson, and a high, buzzing note, like the tocsin of the bees, sang in his ears. "Take your foot out o' that spring! Don't you mad me, Nan Bryerson!" he cried. She laughed up at him and flung him a taunt ...
... began to turn red for Thomas Jefferson, and a high, buzzing note, like the tocsin of the bees, sang in his ears. "Take your foot out o' that spring! Don't you mad me, Nan Bryerson!" he cried. She laughed up at him and flung him a taunt ...
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... began to rear themselves, tower on wall. Here was the very sky-reaching summit of all things desirable: to have one's own brass-bound hotel on wheels; to come and go at will; to give curt orders to a respectful and uniformed porter, as ...
... began to rear themselves, tower on wall. Here was the very sky-reaching summit of all things desirable: to have one's own brass-bound hotel on wheels; to come and go at will; to give curt orders to a respectful and uniformed porter, as ...
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