The Tomb of Sarah
The Tomb of Sarah is a historical novel by Frederick George (Loring) set in the late 18th century. It tells the story of Sarah, a young Jewish woman living in the small town of Krakow, Poland. Sarah is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is loved by many, but she is also a victim of prejudice and bigotry. When she falls in love with a Christian man, her family and community are outraged and she is forced to flee. She finds refuge in a small village, but her troubles are far from over. As she struggles to survive in a hostile environment, she discovers a secret that could change her life forever. The novel follows Sarah's journey as she discovers her true identity and finds the courage to fight for her freedom. Along the way, she learns the power of love and friendship, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
By Frederick George (Loring) · First published 1900 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance · 5,176 words
First lines
My father was the head of a celebrated firm of church restorers and decorators about sixty years ago. He took a keen interest in his work, and made an especaal study of any old legends or family histories that came under his observation. He was necessarily very well read and thoroughly well posted in all questions of folklore and medieval legend. As he kept a careful record of every case he investigated the manuscripts he left at his death have a special interest. From amongst them I have selected the following, as being a particularly weird and extraordinary experience. In presenting it to the public I feel it is superfluous to apologize for its supernatural character.
MY FATHER'S DIARY
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The Tomb of Sarah is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frederick George (Loring), dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frederick George (Loring)
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 5,176 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as it suggests a hidden tomb that needs to be discovered.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and is likely to include historical elements.
- Romance — The author, Frederick George (Loring), is known for writing romantic fiction, so this genre is likely to be present in the book.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · mystery · archaeology · Egypt · tomb exploration · ancient history · suspense · cultural heritage · treasure hunt · female protagonist · literary fiction