The Lane that had no Turning, Volume 1

Name: The Lane that had no Turning, Volume 1
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Lane that had no Turning is a novel by Gilbert Parker, published in 1900. It tells the story of a young man named Louis Lavallée who grows up in a small French-Canadian village and struggles to find his place in the world. The book explores themes of identity, love, and the search for meaning in life.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 10 chapters · 29,088 words

First lines

His Excellency the Governor -- the English Governor of French Canada -- was come to Pontiac, accompanied by a goodly retinue; by private secretary, military secretary, aide-de-camp, cabinet minister, and all that. He was making a tour of the Province, but it was obvious that he had gone out of his way to visit Pontiac, for there were disquieting rumours in the air concerning the loyalty of the district. Indeed, the Governor had arrived but twenty-four hours after a meeting had been held under the presidency of the Seigneur, at which resolutions easily translatable into sedition were presented. The Cure and the Avocat, arriving in the nick of time, had both spoken against these resolutions; with the result that the new- born ardour in the minds of the simple habitants had died down, and the Seigneur had parted from the Cure and the Avocat in anger.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Short Stories, Canadian Literature
Length: 29,088 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 467 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, reflecting the customs and social dynamics of the time.
Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the story forward.
Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts.
Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each with its own plot and characters.