The Moon Rock by Arthur J. Rees

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Author Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John), 1872-1942
Title The Moon Rock
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Moon Rock" by Arthur J. Rees is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a somber funeral in a bleak Cornish churchyard, focusing on the recently deceased Mrs. Turold and the emotional detachment of her husband. Central characters include Robert Turold, who is driven by his obsession with restoring his family's noble title, and his daughter Sisily, who grapples with her father's harsh demeanor and the impact of her difficult upbringing. The narrative hints at themes of ambition, familial duty, and the darkness underlying social aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Turold's funeral, placing Robert Turold in a moment of introspection as he contemplates his wife’s death and the haunting presence of their family's legacy. We meet Sisily, a young woman marked by sadness and a sense of isolation, who watches her father with a mix of fear and admiration. The tension within the family dynamic becomes evident through conversations at the funeral, as Robert’s single-minded pursuit of a title overshadows his familial relationships. As the story unfolds, themes of legacy, identity, and the costs of ambition are deeply explored, setting the stage for the dramatic revelations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 12509
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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