For Jacinta by Harold Bindloss

Name: For Jacinta
Author: Harold Bindloss

The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Jacinta who lives on a remote estate with her uncle and aunt. She is beautiful, intelligent, and strong-willed, but also naive about the world beyond her isolated surroundings. As she grows older, Jacinta becomes increasingly restless, feeling confined by the limitations of her rural existence. Her desire for adventure and independence leads her to make decisions that will have far-reaching consequences. The story explores themes of love, family, class, and social status as Jacinta navigates her complicated relationships with those around her. Through her experiences, the novel offers a commentary on the societal norms and expectations placed upon women during this time period. Ultimately, Jacinta's journey is one of self-discovery and growth, as she learns to balance her own desires with the responsibilities and obligations that come with adulthood.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama · 30 chapters · 119,024 words

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It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma. Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer. She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her. Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama, Historical
Length: 119,024 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 1,990 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The central theme revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and exciting journeys.
Drama — The narrative contains intense character development and emotional themes.
Historical — The setting and context are influenced by historical events and periods.