Charred Wood by Francis Clement Kelley
"Charred Wood" by Myles Muredach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mark Griffin, a disillusioned Englishman wandering through New England, who becomes intrigued by a mysterious young woman, Ruth Atheson, that he sees emerging from a concealed entrance in a tree. The narrative unfolds in a small village, particularly around the enigmatic estate of Killimaga, where Mark's curiosity attracts the attention of local characters,
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| Author | Kelley, Francis Clement, 1870-1948 |
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| Illustrator | Shepherd, J. Clinton (Joseph Clinton), 1888-1975 |
| Title | Charred Wood |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16585 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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