Bone To His Bone by E.G. Swain
Bone to His Bone is a novel by E.G. Swain that follows the story of a young man named John, who is struggling to make sense of his life. After his father's death, John is left to fend for himself in a small town in the Midwest. He is determined to make something of himself, but his dreams are quickly dashed when he is forced to take a job at a local factory. John soon finds himself in a world of violence and crime, and he must make a difficult decision: will he succumb to the darkness or will he fight to stay true to himself? As he navigates his way through the darkness, John discovers a strength he never knew he had, and he begins to understand the power of love and friendship. Bone to His Bone is a powerful story of redemption and hope, and it is sure to leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the power of the human spirit.
By E.G. Swain · First published 1912 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 3,281 words
First lines
William Whitehead, Fellow of Emmanuel College, in the University of Cambridge, became Vicar of Stoneground in the year 1731. The annals of his incumbency were doubtless short and simple: they have not survived. In his day were no newspapers to collect gossip, no Parish Magazines to record the simple events of parochial life. One event, however, of greater moment then than now, is recorded in two places. Vicar Whitehead failed in health after 23 years of work, and journeyed to Bath in what his monument calls 'the vain hope of being restored'. The duration of his visit is unknown; it is reasonable to suppose that he made his journey in the summer, it is certain that by the month of November his physician told him to lay aside all hope of recovery.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: E.G. Swain
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,281 words
- Structure: 1 section, 98 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Bone To His Bone is set in the early 19th century and follows the story of a family living in rural England, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between the two main characters, making it a romance novel.
- Mystery — The novel follows the main characters as they try to uncover the truth behind a family secret, making it a mystery novel.
- Literary Fiction — The novel is written in a lyrical and poetic style, making it a literary fiction novel.
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mystery · suspense · thriller · crime · detective · investigation · dark · psychological · literary fiction · character-driven · twist ending · contemporary