The Turnpike House by Fergus Hume
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
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| Title | The Turnpike House |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page images published as a serial on page 2 in the Cheshire Observer starting 18 January 1902 (http://newspapers.library.wales/view/4281236/4281238) and ending with 26 April 1902 as provided on the internet by Welsh Newspapers Online. |
| Summary | "The Turnpike House" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a grim setting, focusing on the troubled lives of its characters, particularly a woman and her son, who are haunted by the presence of the boy's recently released convict father. Themes of poverty, familial turmoil, and psychological instability are evident from the start, suggesting a narrative rich in emotional depth and moral complexity. At the start of the novel, we enter a desolate turnpike house, where a mother and her son, Gilbert, navigate the harsh reality of their existence. The mother is embroiled in a frantic sewing task, clearly overwhelmed by fatigue and memories of her husband. The atmosphere thickens with anxiety when the boy fears that his father might return, prompting a fraught conversation about the father’s abusive past and the mother’s desperation to shield her child. Their fears become palpable as footsteps are heard outside, indicating the potential return of the father, thereby escalating the tension. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that themes of hatred, survival, and familial loyalty intertwine, setting the stage for the unfolding drama centered around the dark legacy of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55782 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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