A Damaged Reputation

Name: A Damaged Reputation
Author: Harold Bindloss

The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after being involved in a scandalous affair with a married woman. He seeks redemption and tries to repair the damage done to his reputation by making amends with those he has wronged. However, his efforts are met with resistance from some of the townspeople who refuse to forgive him. The story explores themes of guilt, shame, and redemption as the protagonist navigates the complexities of small-town life and confronts the consequences of his past actions. Through a series of events, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of honesty, integrity, and personal responsibility. Ultimately, the novel presents a nuanced portrayal of human nature, highlighting both the capacity for growth and change, as well as the enduring power of social stigma and reputation.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Drama · 31 chapters · 121,631 words

First lines

It was a still, hot night, and the moon hung round and full above the cedars, when rancher Brooke sat in his comfortless shanty with a whisky bottle at his hand. The door stood open, and the drowsy fragrance of the coniferous forest stole into the room, while when he glanced in that direction he could see hemlock and cedar, redwood and balsam, tower, great black spires, against the luminous blueness of the night. Far above them gleamed the untrodden snow that clothed the great peaks with spotless purity; but this was melting fast under the autumn sun, and the river that swirled by the shanty sang noisily among the boulders.

What this Textopian page supports

A Damaged Reputation is listed on Textopian as a novel by Harold Bindloss, dated 1908 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Western
Length: 121,631 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,253 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

Good citation fit

Work identity for A Damaged Reputation by Harold Bindloss
Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
Readability and classroom-planning context
Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

What should a reader notice first when entering A Damaged Reputation?
How does this novel by Harold Bindloss fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
Where does Adventure first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist, typical of adventure narratives.
Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the character development.
Drama — The book explores complex emotional and social themes, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context are influenced by historical events, providing a backdrop for the narrative.