The Alchemist's Secret by Isabel Cecilia Williams
"The Alchemist's Secret" by Isabel Cecilia Williams is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the lives of various characters dealing with themes of longing, hope, and sacrifice, with particular focus on an elderly man named Tony. The narrative begins with Tony's daily ritual of walking to the village post office, driven by a promise to his late wife Martha to check for a letter from their estranged
daughter, Sallie, whose absence has left them in despair. The opening of the book paints a portrait of Tony's loneliness and his struggle against the burdens of poverty and loss after the death of Martha. As he reflects on their lost daughter, the reader sees glimpses of his past and the love he had for his family, as well as his ongoing commitment to hope, encouraged by Martha’s spirit. The juxtaposition of the old man’s sacrifices with the chilly, unyielding world around him creates an atmosphere rich with emotional complexity as Tony contemplates his role in maintaining the family's legacy of kindness, ultimately leading him to brave the storm to share Christmas cheer with a less fortunate family, remembering the values instilled by Martha. This sets the stage for a broader exploration of themes of forgiveness and redemption as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Williams, Isabel Cecilia |
|---|---|
| Title | The Alchemist's Secret |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The passing of Tony -- The tramp -- "He hath put down the mighty" -- A memorable Christmas morning -- Nancy's tale -- Patsy -- Three evenings in a life -- The eleventh hour -- The story of Julie Benoit -- Peter -- God's way |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19224 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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