The Girl from Keller'S
The novel revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She becomes involved with a local man and must navigate the complexities of small-town life and societal expectations. The story explores themes of identity, community, and personal growth as she confronts her past and considers her future.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 31 chapters · 118,148 words
First lines
It was getting dark when Festing stopped at the edge of a ravine on the Saskatchewan prairie. The trail that led up through the leafless birches was steep, and he had walked fast since he left his work at the half-finished railroad bridge. Besides, he felt thoughtful, for something had happened during the visit of a Montreal superintendent engineer that had given him a hint. It was not exactly disturbing, because Festing had, to some extent, foreseen the line the superintendent would take; but a post to which he thought he had a claim had been offered to somebody else. The post was not remarkably well paid, but since he was passed over now, he would, no doubt, be disappointed when he applied for the next, and it was significant that as he stood at the top of the ravine he first looked back and then ahead.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama
- Length: 118,148 words
- Structure: 31 chapters, 2,381 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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 and plot.
- Western — The setting and themes are characteristic of the Western genre, including frontier life and rural landscapes.
- Drama — The narrative involves emotional and relational conflicts that drive the story forward.
Tags
Western Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Historical Fiction · American West · Frontier Life · Pioneer Spirit · Love Story · Drama · Action · Suspense · Coming of Age
Contents
- The Portrait
- The Picnic
- Keller Interferes
- Festing Commits Theft
- A Rash Promise
- Festing Keeps his Word
- Helen Takes the Lead
- A Debt of Gratitude
- Festing Loses his Temper
- Helen Decides
- Sadie Uses Pressure
- The Sacrifice
- An Unexpected Meeting
- Sadie Finds a Friend
- The Cheque
- A Counter-Stroke
- Festing Uses Force
- Helen Makes a Mistake
- Sadie Sees a Way
- Festing Gets to Work
- Charnock Tries his Strength
- Festing's New Partner
- Charnock Makes Progress
- The Chinook Wind
- The Thaw
- A New Undertaking
- Snow
- The Lewis Bolt
- Foul Play
- Understanding
- Charnock's Triumph