Robert Turner's Revenge
The novel revolves around Robert Turner, a young man who seeks revenge against the wealthy and influential family that wronged him in the past. He infiltrates their household by posing as a tutor to their children, gaining their trust while secretly plotting his revenge. As he navigates the complexities of his new role, Robert must confront his own morality and the true nature of his quest for vengeance.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction · 3,587 words
First lines
When Robert Turner came to the green, ferny triangle where the station road forked to the right and left under the birches, he hesitated as to which direction he would take. The left led out to the old Turner homestead, where he had spent his boyhood and where his cousin still lived; the right led down to the Cove shore where the Jameson property was situated. Since he had stopped off at Chiswick for the purpose of looking this property over before foreclosing the mortgage on it he concluded that he might as well take the Cove road; he could go around by the shore afterward -- he had not forgotten the way even in forty years -- and so on up through the old spruce wood in Alec Martin's field -- if the spruces were there still and the field still Alec Martin's -- to his cousin's place. He would just about have time to make the round before the early country supper hour. Then a brief visit with Tom -- Tom had always been a good sort of a fellow although woefully dull and slow-going -- and the evening express for Montreal. He swung with a businesslike stride into the Cove road.
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Robert Turner's Revenge is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance
- Length: 3,587 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, emotional depth, and complex themes of revenge and nostalgia.
- Drama — The story explores interpersonal conflicts, emotional struggles, and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and character backgrounds reflect a specific historical context, enhancing the themes of memory and change over time.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's reflections on his past and the impact of childhood experiences shape his current identity and decisions.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Revenge Tragedy · Coming-of-Age · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Canadian Literature · 19th Century Setting · Small Town Life · Love Triangle · Betrayal · Redemption Arc