The Lane that had no Turning, Volume 2

Name: The Lane that had no Turning, Volume 2
Author: Gilbert Parker

The narrative unfolds around a family of five brothers and their sister, Louison, who live near Pontiac. The protagonist, Medallion, becomes acquainted with them after selling them a piece of land. Following a severe illness, he is welcomed into their home, where he observes the unique dynamics of the family, particularly the reverence the brothers hold for Louison. This admiration hints at a deeper, romantic history involving Louison and a man named Hadrian, an actor from Montreal. As Medallion learns about Louison's past, he discovers that Hadrian fell in love with her during a chance encounter. Their relationship is complicated by Hadrian's previous marriage, which prevents him from marrying Louison despite his feelings. The brothers recount the story with a mix of nostalgia and sadness, emphasizing Louison's unwavering loyalty to Hadrian, who continues to send her flowers annually, even after his death. The tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring nature of memory, as Louison remains devoted to a man she believes is still alive. Medallion, moved by the family's devotion to Louison, finds himself drawn into their world, reflecting on the complexities of love and the bonds of family.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 4 chapters · 17,395 words

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The five brothers lived with Louison, three miles from Pontiac, and Medallion came to know them first through having sold them, at an auction, a slice of an adjoining farm. He had been invited to their home, intimacy had grown, and afterwards, stricken with a severe illness, he had been taken into the household and kept there till he was well again. The night of his arrival, Louison, the sister, stood with a brother on either hand -- Octave and Florian -- and received him with a courtesy more stately than usual, an expression of the reserve and modesty of her single state. This maidenly dignity was at all times shielded by the five brothers, who treated her with a constant and reverential courtesy. There was something signally suggestive in their homage, and Medallion concluded at last that it was paid not only to the sister, but to something that gave her great importance in their eyes.

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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: 17,395 words
Structure: 4 chapters, 299 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, reflecting the social and political atmosphere of the time.
Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the plot.
Drama — The book 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.