The Long Way by Mary Imlay Taylor
Rachel to hear Eva's confession, but she knew that the truth had to come out for any healing to begin. She realized that her own sacrifice had been based on a lie, and now she had to face the consequences of that lie. Rachel's heart ached for her sister, but she also felt a sense of relief that the truth was finally being acknowledged. "Eva, you have to tell Johnstone," Rachel insisted gently. "It's the only way to start making things right. You can't live with this burden forever, and neither can I." Eva nodded slowly, tears streaming down her face. "I know, Rachel. I know. I'll tell him. I promise." Rachel embraced her sister, feeling the weight of their shared pain but also the possibility of redemption. It was a long way to go, but it was a start.
By Mary Imlay Taylor · First published 1913 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Coming-of-Age Fiction, Literary Fiction · 22 chapters · 79,660 words
First lines
Rachel Leven stopped on the landing and laid both hands on the banister. She was experiencing a new and curious sensation of unreality, and her impulse to touch something solid was rather to assure herself that her own personality had survived unchanged, than from any physical need of support.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mary Imlay Taylor
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Coming-of-Age Fiction, Literary Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Road Fiction
- Length: 79,660 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 1,653 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The narrative focuses on physical journeys and the challenges encountered along the way, driving a plot rich in obstacles and discoveries.
- Coming-of-Age Fiction — The protagonist's transformative journey involves significant personal growth and self-discovery, central to the book's themes.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is introspective and thematically layered, emphasizing character development and nuanced narrative techniques.
- Inspirational Fiction — Underlying messages of resilience and hope underscore the character's evolution, inspiring readers through hardships overcome.
Tags
journey · adventure · self-discovery · resilience · personal growth · exploration · transformation · overcoming obstacles · courage · reflection · spirituality · determination
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXII