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Step into a world of intrigue and romance with "Black Oxen" by Gertrude Atherton. This captivating novel explores the complexities of love, identity, and the passage of time, weaving a tale that spans generations and continents. As Atherton delves into the lives of her characters, questions arise: What secrets lie hidden in the past of Madame Zulma Schnitzler? And what consequences will her actions have on those around her? Experience the allure and mystery of Atherton's storytelling as she takes readers on a journey from the streets of Paris to the mansions of New York City. Each chapter is filled with unexpected twists, forbidden desires, and unforgettable characters that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. But beyond the drama lies a deeper truth: "Black Oxen" is more than just a tale of romance—it's a meditation on the nature of identity, memory, and the eternal quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Prepare to be swept away by the passion and intrigue of "Black Oxen." Gertrude Atherton's evocative prose will transport you to a world of glamour and sophistication, where love and ambition collide in unexpected ways. Indulge in the richness of Atherton's narrative as you immerse yourself in the lives of her characters. Through their triumphs and tribulations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the human heart and the timeless quest for happiness. Are you ready to explore the depths of desire and longing in "Black Oxen"? Dive into this mesmerizing novel now and discover why Gertrude Atherton remains one of the most beloved writers of her time. Don't miss your chance to experience the drama and romance of "Black Oxen." Order your copy today and lose yourself in a world of passion, intrigue, and timeless love. ```
A novel about Mary Odgen ("Mary Zatianny") a middle-aged woman rejuvenated by a glandular operation to youthful external beauty and her romance with Lee Clavering, a younger playwright in New York and based on author's own experience of glandular treatment.
Here is a voice we have never heard--a voice full of poetry and rage, exploding onto the page with stunning urgency and force. Here is a story of several people, each of whom has private reasons for travelling to the Big Oakland Powwow. Jacquie Red Feather is newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind in shame. Dene Oxendene is pulling his life together after his uncle's death and has come to work at the powwow to honour his uncle's memory. Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield has come to watch her nephew Orvil Red Feather, who has taught himself traditional Indian dance through YouTube videos and has come to the powwow to dance in public for the very first time. There will be glorious communion, and a spectacle of sacred tradition and pageantry. And there will be sacrifice, and heroism, and unspeakable loss. Fierce, angry, funny, heartbreaking, There There is a relentlessly paced multi-generational story about violence and recovery, memory and identity, and the beauty and despair woven into the history of a nation and its people. An unforgettable debut.
In the 1920s Genevieve Sadler left her home in California for what she thought would be a short visit to the Arkansas farm where her husband grew up. The visit lasted seven years, and Sadler’s life was changed forever in the time she spent among the cotton farms near Dardanelle in Yell County, Arkansas, on the eve of the Great Depression. Based on her long and detailed letters to her mother, she wrote this engaging memoir with its rich portrait of a small town and its inhabitants, many of whom were poor cotton farmers working on shares.
"Mine Boy" tells the story of Xuma, a countryman, in a large South African industrial city, and the impact on him of the new ways and new values." -- back cover
Stranded by a South Island storm, six people usurp the stillness of an old house. As they tell the fragments of their story, a seventh voice responds: a young New Zealand serviceman who died in 1920, soon after his return from France. As the storm deepens, the hauntings of the mind and the hauntings of the house become one. First published on Armistice Day 1987, After Z-Hour won the PEN Award for Best First Book of Prose.
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele's love for all things extreme is given a boost when a fireball crashes through the roof of his house. It turns out that Brady's space rock is one of the rarest meteorites ever found. In fact, a professor from a nearby museum wants to study it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria, hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady discovers he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is his meteorite a prize . . . or a menace?
Originally serialised in a magazine under the title ‘The Randolphs of Redwood: A Romance’, Gertrude Atherton’s ‘A Daughter of the Vine’ was published as a full-length book in 1899. So scandalous was the serialisation at the time that it caused much friction between Atherton and her family when she revealed herself to be the author. The story centres around the Randolph family and their move from England to San Francisco. Full of strong female characters, it was a novel which shocked readers of the time, and which today is a compelling romance and an American classic. Gertrude Atherton (1857-1948) was an American novelist, short story writer and early feminist. Born in California, Gertrude attended schools in California and Kentucky and became widely read. She married George H.B. Atherton in 1876, and lived with him and his mother in San Francisco, where they had two children. Atherton struggled with married life, her husband did not support her writing ambitions and Gertrude found life as a wife and mother stifling. When her husband died at sea in 1887, Atherton felt free to pursue her burgeoning career as an author and went on to publish over 50 novels. She is best known for her California series of novels which explored the social history of California and included popular works such as ‘The Californians’ and the controversial ‘Black Oxen’ which was adapted into a silent movie in 1923. Feminist themes and strong female characters are common in her novels. She died in San Francisco in 1948.
