Mrs. Falchion, Volume 1

Name: Mrs. Falchion, Volume 1
Author: Gilbert Parker

Mrs. Falchion is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a woman who seeks revenge against those responsible for her husband's death. The book follows Mrs. Falchion as she travels to a remote Canadian town and becomes involved in a series of events that lead to tragedy and redemption.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1894 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama · 10 chapters · 64,600 words

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The part I played in Mrs. Falchion's career was not very noble, but I shall set it forth plainly here, else I could not have the boldness to write of her faults or those of others. Of my own history little need be said in preface. Soon after graduating with honours as a physician, I was offered a professional post in a college of medicine in Canada. It was difficult to establish a practice in medicine without some capital, else I had remained in London; and, being in need of instant means, I gladly accepted the offer. But six months were to intervene before the beginning of my duties -- how to fill that time profitably was the question. I longed to travel, having scarcely been out of England during my life. Some one suggested the position of surgeon on one of the great steamers running between England and Australia. The idea of a long sea- voyage was seductive, for I had been suffering from over-study, though the position itself was not very distinguished. But in those days I cared more for pleasing myself than for what might become a newly-made professor, and I was prepared to say with a renowned Irish dean: "Dignity and I might be married, for all the relations we are."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
Length: 64,600 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 715 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of travel and exploration, contributing to an adventurous atmosphere.
Drama — The story is driven by intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, influencing the characters and plot.