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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... hand awkwardly. "I only meant it 'over the left,' Scrap, hope to die," he said. "I allowed I'd just like to know for sure if what you done last night made any difference." Scrap was silent, glibness of tongue not being among the gifts ...
... hand awkwardly. "I only meant it 'over the left,' Scrap, hope to die," he said. "I allowed I'd just like to know for sure if what you done last night made any difference." Scrap was silent, glibness of tongue not being among the gifts ...
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... hand! the responsive thrill from the packed benches was like the sympathetic vibration of harpstrings answering a trumpet blast. The thin, large-jointed hand went up for silence, as if there could be a silence more profound than that ...
... hand! the responsive thrill from the packed benches was like the sympathetic vibration of harpstrings answering a trumpet blast. The thin, large-jointed hand went up for silence, as if there could be a silence more profound than that ...
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... hands, and his voice sheared the breathless silence like the snarl of a wild beast at bay. "No, by jacks, ye won't witness ag'inst me, Silas Crafts; ye'll be dead!" The crack of the rifle went with the words, and at the flash of the ...
... hands, and his voice sheared the breathless silence like the snarl of a wild beast at bay. "No, by jacks, ye won't witness ag'inst me, Silas Crafts; ye'll be dead!" The crack of the rifle went with the words, and at the flash of the ...
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... hands locked over his knees on the top step of the porch fronting the Gordon homestead, was the same world which, with due seasonal variations, had been his world from the beginning. Centering in the broad, low, split-shingled house at ...
... hands locked over his knees on the top step of the porch fronting the Gordon homestead, was the same world which, with due seasonal variations, had been his world from the beginning. Centering in the broad, low, split-shingled house at ...
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... hands, like the men of Gideon's chosen three hundred. His thirst assuaged, he ascended the slope of the terrace to a height whence the flat top of the cubical boulder could be reached by the help of a low-branching tree. The summit of ...
... hands, like the men of Gideon's chosen three hundred. His thirst assuaged, he ascended the slope of the terrace to a height whence the flat top of the cubical boulder could be reached by the help of a low-branching tree. The summit of ...
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