Delilah of the Snows
The novel revolves around a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being away for several years. She becomes embroiled in the lives of those around her and must navigate complex relationships and societal expectations. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity as Delilah navigates her place within her community.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 32 chapters · 125,210 words
First lines
The tennis match was over, and Walter Ingleby stood swinging his racket impatiently beside an opening in the hazel hedge that overhung the lane. Wisps of hay were strewn about it, but already the nut bushes were sprinkled with the honeysuckle's flowers. Beyond the hedge, cornfields blotched with poppies, and cropped meadows, faded into the cold blueness of the east.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 125,210 words
- Structure: 32 chapters, 2,550 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative focuses on exploration and survival in challenging environments, typical of adventure stories.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the character development and story progression.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are influenced by historical events and periods, providing a backdrop for the story.
- Drama — The book contains emotional and interpersonal conflicts that are central to the narrative.
Tags
Western Fiction · Adventure Novel · Romance · Historical Fiction · Frontier Life · Pioneer Era · Canadian West · Mountain Setting · Native American Culture · Love Triangle · Family Drama · Social Class
Contents
- Ingleby Feels the Bit
- Ingleby Stands by his Opinions
- Conflicting Claims
- Leger's Responsibility
- The New Country
- Hall Sewell
- Hetty Bears the Cost
- On the Trail
- Hetty Finds a Way
- Unrest
- Ingleby Ventures a Remonstrance
- The Major's Bear
- Esmond Acquires Information
- The Necessary Incentive
- Ingleby Strikes it Rich
- An Invalid Record
- Trooper Probyn's Misadventure
- Ingleby Goes Away
- Trooper Probyn Comes Back
- Accessories
- A Doubtful Exchange
- Alison's Sault
- Ingleby Loses his Head
- The Unexpected Happens
- Tomlinson Gets Away
- The Obvious Thing
- The Blockade
- Snowed In
- Esmond's Hands are Tied
- Sewell's Downfall
- Broken Idols
- His Appointed Station