A Whirl Asunder by Gertrude Atherton

Name: A Whirl Asunder
Author: Gertrude Atherton

A Whirl Asunder is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a young woman named Marion who becomes involved in a love triangle with two men. The book explores themes of passion, betrayal, and redemption as Marion navigates her way through the complexities of her relationships.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 16 chapters · 31,562 words

First lines

As the train stopped for the sixth time, Clive descended abruptly.

"I think I'll walk the rest of the way," he said to the conductor. "Just look after my portmanteau, will you? and see that it is left at Yorba with my boxes."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gertrude Atherton
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary
Length: 31,562 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 716 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures into its narrative.
Romance — The plot includes a significant focus on romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
Drama — The story contains intense character development and emotional themes, often involving conflict and tension.
Social Commentary — The narrative explores and critiques social issues and norms of the time period in which it is set.