Keeping Tryst by Annie Fellows Johnston

Keeping Tryst by Annie Fellows Johnston is a novel set during World War I. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Eliza as she navigates her feelings for two men: her fiancé, who has gone off to fight in the war, and a wounded soldier who has been brought to her family's farm for recovery. As Eliza struggles with her loyalty and love for both men, she must also confront the harsh realities of war and its impact on those left behind. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1924 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction, Adventure · 5,356 words

First lines

NOW there was a troubadour in the kingdom of Arthur, who, strolling / through the land with only his minstrelsy to win him a way, found in / every baron's hall and cotter's hut a ready welcome. And while the / boar's head sputtered on the spit, or the ale sparkled in the shining / tankards, he told such tales of joust and journey, and feats of brave / knight errantry, that even the scullions left their kitchen tasks, and, / creeping near, stood round the door with mouths agape to listen.

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Keeping Tryst is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1924 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1924 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 5,356 words
• Structure: 1 section, 65 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at young audience with a simple, morally instructive tale.
• Fiction — The story revolves around imaginary characters and events.
• Adventure — The plot revolves around the protagonist's journey and exploration.

Tags

friendship · loyalty · adventure · coming of age · family · trust · rural life · self-discovery · courage · community · love · nature

More by Annie Fellows Johnston

• Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
• The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
• The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
• Big Brother (1893)
• In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
• Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
• The Little Colonel (1907)
• The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
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