Blue-Bird Weather by Robert W. Chambers
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| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944 |
| Title | Blue-Bird Weather |
| Credits | E-text prepared by S. Drawehn, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Blue-Bird Weather" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells a poignant story that explores themes of love, redemption, and the complexities of social status, focusing on the interactions between privileged characters and those living in more humble circumstances. The narrative follows John Benton Marche, a wealthy young man who travels to a rundown duck hunting club in Virginia. There he meets the Herold family, consisting of the ailing father, Courtney Herold, and his children, Jim and Molly. As Marche spends time with them, he develops a deep connection with Molly, ultimately leading to a romantic relationship. The story progresses with Marche's proposal to support Jim's education, while revealing Courtney's past as a disgraced man who embezzled money, setting a tension-filled backdrop between their burgeoning love and the hidden truths of their backgrounds. Ultimately, the novel addresses themes of sincerity, love’s transformative power, and the potential for second chances in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Hunting stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24389 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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