
The House of Fulfilment
The House of Fulfilment is a novel by George Madden Martin that tells the story of a young woman named Sarah who inherits an old house in the countryside. As she begins to renovate and restore the property, she discovers hidden secrets about her family's past and uncovers a dark history that has been buried for generations. Along the way, she also finds love and learns important lessons about forgiveness and redemption. The book is a compelling read with well-developed characters and an intriguing plot that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
By George Madden Martin · First published 1984 · Genre: Domestic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 29 chapters · 59,724 words
First lines
"Love is enough: ho ye who seek saving, Go no further: come hither: there have been who have found it, And these know the House of Fulfilment of craving; These know the Cup with the roses around it; These know the World's Wound and the balm that hath bound it. " WILLIAM MORRIS.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Madden Martin
- Date: 1984 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Domestic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Drama
- Length: 59,724 words
- Structure: 29 chapters, 1,426 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Domestic Fiction — The narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal relationships within a household setting.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, reflecting the social and cultural context of the time.
- Coming-of-Age — The plot includes the growth and development of a young protagonist as a central theme.
- Romance — Elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections are present throughout the story.
Tags
family · relationships · women's fiction · coming of age · self-discovery · rural life · American literature · historical fiction · social issues · love · loss · identity
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
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