The Greater Power by Harold Bindloss

Name: The Greater Power
Author: Harold Bindloss

This novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for power in a small town. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman who seeks to expand his influence through strategic marriages and alliances. However, his plans are threatened by the arrival of a mysterious woman with secrets of her own. As tensions rise, the protagonist's grip on power begins to slip, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, the town is plagued by corruption and deceit, forcing its residents to question their values and loyalties. Throughout the novel, themes of class, morality, and the corrupting influence of power are explored in depth. The narrative is driven by a sense of foreboding and tension, culminating in a dramatic showdown that will determine the fate of the town and its inhabitants.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1904 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 31 chapters · 121,239 words

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It was winter in the great coniferous forest which rolls about the rocky hills and shrouds the lonely valleys of British Columbia. A bitter frost had dried the snow to powder and bound the frothing rivers; it had laid its icy grip upon the waters suddenly, and the sound of their turmoil died away in the depths of the rock-walled canyons, until the rugged land lay wrapped in silence under a sky of intense, pitiless blueness that seemed frozen too. Man and beast shrink from the sudden cold snaps, as they call them, in that country, and the rancher, who has sheep to lose, sits shivering in his log house through the long forenights with a Marlin rifle handy, while the famished timber wolves prowl about his clearing.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama, Historical
Length: 121,239 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,149 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist in a rugged environment.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that influence the characters' decisions.
Western — The setting and themes are reminiscent of the Western frontier, with a focus on rural life and frontier justice.
Drama — The story involves personal conflicts and emotional struggles that drive the character development.