For the Allinson Honor

Name: For the Allinson Honor
Author: Harold Bindloss

The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his native England after years abroad and becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and rivalries with the local aristocracy. He must navigate the intricacies of high society while confronting his own sense of identity and purpose. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of those around him, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his friends and family and his growing feelings for a woman from a higher social class. The novel explores themes of love, class, and identity as the protagonist struggles to find his place within the rigid social hierarchy of England. Throughout the story, the author skillfully weaves together elements of romance, drama, and social commentary, creating a rich and nuanced portrayal of life in late 19th-century England.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 32 chapters · 115,668 words

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It was a hot autumn afternoon. Mrs. Olcott, a young and attractive woman, reclined in a canvas chair beside a tea-table on the lawn in front of the cottage she had lately taken in the country. Her thin white dress displayed a slender and rather girlish form; her dark hair emphasized the delicate coloring of her face, which wore a nervous look. As a matter of fact, she felt disturbed. Clare Olcott needed somebody to take care of her; but she had few friends, and her husband held a government appointment in West Africa. His pay was moderate and he had no private means. His relatives justified their neglect of his wife by the reflection that he had married beneath him; and this was why he had commended her, with confidence, to the protection of a friend.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama, Historical
Length: 115,668 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 2,779 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Adventure — The plot centers around thrilling and risky undertakings, typical of adventure narratives.
Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the narrative.
Western — The setting and themes are characteristic of the Western genre, involving frontier life and challenges.
Drama — The book explores emotional and relational conflicts, a hallmark of dramatic storytelling.