| Author |
Holme, Constance, 1880-1955 |
| Title |
The trumpet in the dust
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Mills & Boon, 1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Trumpet in the Dust" by Constance Holme is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Mrs. Clapham, a charwoman who wakes up one fine September morning filled with excitement and hope for a significant change in her life after years of hard work. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that she is eagerly anticipating news regarding her application for a coveted almshouse, symbolizing the culmination of her struggles and desires. The opening of the story presents Mrs. Clapham's jubilant mood as she prepares for what she believes will be a transformative day, reflecting on her past and the people of her village, particularly her daughter Tibbie and their connections with others, including the Vicar's wife and Miss Marigold, who is set to marry that day. Mrs. Clapham's lively recollections of her life and her sense of pride in her diligent work create a warm and richly detailed backdrop. With each passing moment, her excitement builds while she waits for the news, contrasting with the rival character of Martha Jane, who also desires the introduction of change in her life. This sets the stage for an exploration of relationships, community, and the shifting tides of fate as their stories intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Villages -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Older women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Almshouses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women cleaning personnel -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70599 |
| Release Date |
Apr 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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