Blake's Burden by Harold Bindloss
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who inherits a large estate from a distant relative and must navigate his new responsibilities while dealing with personal struggles and relationships. He faces opposition from those who do not want him to manage the estate, including some relatives who feel they should have inherited it instead. The protagonist also has to contend with his own sense of inadequacy and feelings of being overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility. Throughout the novel, themes of identity, class, and social status are explored as the protagonist navigates his new role in society.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 31 chapters · 108,688 words
First lines
It was a fine morning and Mrs. Keith sat with a companion, enjoying the sunshine, near the end of Dufferin Avenue, which skirts the elevated ground above the city of Quebec. Behind her rose the Heights of Abraham where the dying Wolfe wrested Canada from France; in front, churches, banks, offices and dwellings, curiously combining the old and the very new, rose tier on tier to the great red _Frontenac_ hotel, at which she was staying. It is a picturesque city that climbs back from its noble river; supreme, perhaps, in its situation among Canadian towns, and still retaining something of the exotic stamp set upon it by its first builders whose art was learned in the France of long ago.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama, Historical
- Length: 108,688 words
- Structure: 31 chapters, 2,140 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist in a rugged environment.
- Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that influence the protagonist's journey.
- Western — The setting and themes are characteristic of the Western genre, including frontier life and rural landscapes.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements involving personal and moral conflicts.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Romance · Western · Historical Fiction · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Drama · Literary Fiction · Classic
Contents
- The Blake Affair
- Millicent Renews an Acquaintance
- The Cousins
- Challoner Resumes his Journey
- Mrs. Keith Gets a Surprise
- Harding Grows Confidential
- Mrs. Chudleigh Gathers Information
- The Prairie
- Clarke Makes a Suggestion
- Benson Gives Trouble
- Harding Grows Suspicious
- The Muskeg
- Clarke's Summons
- The Cure
- Mrs. Chudleigh Finds a Clue
- Mrs. Keith Enters the Field
- The Picture Gallery
- Colonel Challoner Proves Obdurate
- Challoner's Decision
- Mrs. Chudleigh Makes a Fresh Attempt
- A New Persecutor
- Clarke Modifies his Plans
- The Caribou
- The Factory
- The Rescue
- A Startling Discovery
- A Matter of Duty
- Blake Holds his Ground
- Mrs. Chudleigh's Defeat
- A Difficult Question
- Harding Strikes Oil