Green Fancy by George Barr McCutcheon

"Green Fancy" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written during the late 19th century. This engaging story appears to follow the adventures of its main character, Thomas K. Barnes, a wealthy engineer who takes a walking tour in the New England countryside, seeking adventure while exploring quaint towns and meeting interesting people. Early on, he encounters a mysterious woman and an assortment of eccentric characters at Hart's Tavern, hinting at an overarching mystery and social intrigue as he discovers more about the place called Green Fancy. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Barnes and his intriguing interactions on a stormy evening. At first, he wrestles with bad weather and meets a young woman who is also lost and seemingly determined to reach a place called Green Fancy. Their conversation reveals her cleverness and bravery, contrasting his charming gallantry. A sudden arrival of an automobile leads the woman away, leaving Barnes concerned for her safety. The intricate setting and articulate characterizations suggest that the narrative will blend elements of romance, mystery, and wit, drawing readers into an enticing tale that unfolds in the backdrop of an enigmatic locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
Title Green Fancy
Credits Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 5871
Release Date
Last Update May 10, 2019
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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