| Author |
Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
| Title |
An Unpardonable Liar
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team https://www.pgdp.net from page images generously made available by Early Canadiana Online http://www.canadiana.org/
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| Summary |
"An Unpardonable Liar" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the charming town of Herridon, showcasing a complex web of relationships and past afflictions centered around the main character, Mrs. Fairfax Detlor, as well as her interactions with a man named Mark Telford. The narrative explores deep themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting shadows of the past. The opening of the novel introduces a gathering at Mrs. Detlor's home where she sings a soulful song that resonates with a stranger, Telford, who is in town for his own reasons. Telford’s connection to Mrs. Detlor runs deep, as he recalls their shared past in Louisiana. As the story progresses, the complexities of their shared history surface, hinting at a tragic love story involving betrayal and the scars it has left on both characters’ lives. With the arrival of additional characters and an unexpected letter revealing Telford’s connection to Mrs. Detlor's past and her husband, the stage is set for emotional turmoil and the potential for confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15793 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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