The QuickeningGood Press, 5 dec 2019 - 780 pagina's Francis Lynde's novel, 'The Quickening', is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the American West. Lynde's crisp prose and vivid descriptions bring the rugged landscapes and complex characters to life, immersing the reader in a bygone era of frontier justice. The narrative skillfully weaves together themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of forgiveness, making 'The Quickening' both a page-turner and a thought-provoking exploration of human nature. This work exemplifies the romantic literary tradition of the late 19th century, with its focus on moral dilemmas and the triumph of the human spirit. Francis Lynde's masterful storytelling and attention to detail make 'The Quickening' a standout work in the Western genre, deserving of a place on any enthusiast's bookshelf. |
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... word—was white to the harvest. Little Zoar, the square, weather-tinged wooden church at the head of the valley, built upon land donated to the denomination in times long past by an impenitent but generous Major Dabney, stood a little ...
... word—was white to the harvest. Little Zoar, the square, weather-tinged wooden church at the head of the valley, built upon land donated to the denomination in times long past by an impenitent but generous Major Dabney, stood a little ...
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... words, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! the responsive thrill from the packed benches was like the ... word. Then he began slowly, and in phrase so simple that the youngest child could not fail to follow him, to draw ...
... words, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! the responsive thrill from the packed benches was like the ... word. Then he began slowly, and in phrase so simple that the youngest child could not fail to follow him, to draw ...
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... words , and at the flash of the piece the man sprang backward through the doorway and was gone . Happily , he had been too drunk or too tremulous to shoot straight . The preacher was unhurt , and he was quick to quell the rising tumult ...
... words , and at the flash of the piece the man sprang backward through the doorway and was gone . Happily , he had been too drunk or too tremulous to shoot straight . The preacher was unhurt , and he was quick to quell the rising tumult ...
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... words of his uncle, the preacher, a great fear had laid hold of him—a fear mightier than desire or shame, or love or hatred, or any spring of action known to him. It was lifting him to his feet; it was edging him past the others on the ...
... words of his uncle, the preacher, a great fear had laid hold of him—a fear mightier than desire or shame, or love or hatred, or any spring of action known to him. It was lifting him to his feet; it was edging him past the others on the ...
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... word, Tom-Jeff." There was no reply, and she stepped back to see what had become of him. He was prone, writhing in agony. She knew the way to the top of the rock, and was presently crouching beside him. "Don't take on like that!" she ...
... word, Tom-Jeff." There was no reply, and she stepped back to see what had become of him. He was prone, writhing in agony. She knew the way to the top of the rock, and was presently crouching beside him. "Don't take on like that!" she ...
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