In Fortune's Twilight
In Fortune's Twilight, a young woman named Abigail confronts the shocking family secrets revealed by her father's sudden death, leading her on a quest for truth and justice that uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. As she navigates her new reality, Abigail must learn to rely on her own strength and resilience in a world far more complex than she ever imagined.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 119 words
First lines
The old house totters 'neath its weight of years,
Bowed, like the form of him who shelters there,
Old, friendless, lone--save for the wanton, Care,
Who flouts him, mocks his grief with gibes and jeers
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In Fortune's Twilight is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 119 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance in a world that is often hostile to her.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as she embarks on a quest to find her place in the world, encountering many obstacles along the way.
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's journey as she unravels the secrets of her past and discovers the truth about her family's history.
Tags
American poetry · age · bear · blotted · care · day · dead · dim · disgrace · dreams · falls · father