No Defense, Volume 3. by Gilbert Parker
"No Defense, Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of identity, guilt, and complex interrelations between individuals from different backgrounds. The narrative revolves around Dyck Calhoun, a planter in Jamaica with a troubled past, including a conviction for manslaughter after a deadly altercation with Erris Boyne, a man of questionable character who was also Sheila Llyn’s father. As tensions arise with the
arrival of Sheila and her mother from Virginia to oversee a plantation, Dyck grapples with the weight of their shared history, societal prejudices, and his sense of honor. The opening portion of the novel introduces Dyck reflecting on his life amidst the festive backdrop of Christmas Day on his plantation. A letter he writes to Sheila reveals his longing for connection and remorse for his past actions which have ostracized him. Despite his wealth and status, he feels the burden of being an outlaw in the very land he has come to call home. As he learns of Sheila's return to Jamaica to manage her family estate, the tension of their unresolved past looms large, threatening to unravel their fragile connection while casting a shadow over the future he had hoped for. The story sets the stage for a compelling exploration of love, remorse, and the struggle against societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
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| Title | No Defense, Volume 3. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6294 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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