Sleeping Fires by Gertrude Atherton

Name: Sleeping Fires
Author: Gertrude Atherton

Sleeping Fires is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story follows the lives of two women who are caught in a web of deceit and passion. The book was published in 1923 and received critical acclaim for its vivid descriptions and complex characters.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1923 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 47 chapters · 62,481 words

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There was no Burlingame in the Sixties, the Western Addition was a desert of sand dunes and the goats gambolled through the rocky gulches of Nob Hill. But San Francisco had its Rincon Hill and South Park, Howard and Fulsom and Harrison Streets, coldly aloof from the tumultuous hot heart of the City north of Market Street.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gertrude Atherton
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama
Length: 62,481 words
Structure: 47 chapters, 1,128 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures into its narrative.
Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements between characters.
Drama — The story involves intense character development and emotional themes, focusing on personal and social conflicts.