| Author |
Moore, Julia A., 1847-1920 |
| LoC No. |
15020395
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| Title |
Sunshine and shadow, or, Paul Burton's surprise : A romance of the American Revolution
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| Original Publication |
Cadillac, MI: J. A. Moore, 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Sunshine and Shadow, or, Paul Burton's Surprise: A Romance of the American Revolution" by Julia A. Moore is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Nettie Spaulding, a young girl from New York city visiting her relatives in the countryside, and Paul Burton, a kind and wealthy local young man. Their lives intertwine amidst a backdrop of personal trials, family secrets, and social struggles against the setting of the American Revolution. The opening of the novel introduces us to Nettie, who is visiting her uncle's farmhouse in New England after the death of her father, filled with melancholy and reflecting on her changed circumstances. Despite her initial sadness, a fateful meeting with Paul by the lake sparks a connection between them. The narrative details their experiences, highlighting the importance of family and love in the face of adversity. As hints of past family secrets begin to surface, both characters are set on journeys that will not only test their developing relationship but also force them to confront the shadows lingering from their pasts. (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 |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71783 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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