Requital by Leigh Gordon Giltner
In Retribution, Leigh Gordon Giltner tells the story of a young woman, Sarah, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her father. After his death, Sarah is left with a deep sense of guilt and regret, and she is determined to make things right. She embarks on a journey to find the truth about her father's death, and along the way she discovers secrets that have been kept hidden for years. As she unravels the mystery, Sarah discovers that her father was involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise, and that his death was no accident. With the help of her friends, Sarah must confront the truth and seek justice for her father's death. Along the way, she learns about the power of forgiveness and the importance of family. Retribution is a gripping story of love, loss, and redemption.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 157 words
First lines
What tho' you loved me once? Man's love at best Is but a mood--the fancy of an hour, You held all faith and truth a theme for jest, Love's recompense, a smile. You knew your power.
What tho' you loved me then? You went away And left my life an arid waste of pain; And now--your best years spent, your idols clay-- You stretch imploring arms to me again.
What tho' you love me still? What tho' you say The current of your life toward mine is set, As vagrant stars obey the planets' sway, Or perfume clingeth to the violet?
What tho' I once loved you? See in yon West Day's fires have burned to ashes cold and gray; So in my quiet heart love's wild unrest By its own flame consumed, is dead for aye.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist as she attempts to uncover the truth behind her father's death and the secrets of her family's past.
- Thriller — The book is full of suspense and tension as the protagonist navigates a dangerous and mysterious world.
- Romance — The protagonist's journey is intertwined with a romantic relationship, as she discovers the power of love and forgiveness.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of the supernatural, as the protagonist discovers the secrets of her family's past and the power of her own destiny.
Tags
American poetry · arid · burned · clingeth · cold · consumed · day's · dead · fancy · fires · flame · heart