Irresolute Catherine

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Irresolute Catherine

by Violet Jacob

EN·~2 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

CHAPTER I BETHESDA

22:59
2

CHAPTER II A NIGHT OF STARS

30:54
3

CHAPTER III TALGWYNNE FAIR

22:18
4

CHAPTER IV ACTION

15:15
5

CHAPTER V PENCOED

24:33
6

CHAPTER VI CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE

21:57
7

Transcriber’s Note

1:36

Description

In the rugged highlands of Bethesda, a restless young shepherd named Heber Moorhouse drives a flock of sheep across a wind‑swept plateau, his mind already racing ahead of the task at hand. The landscape—a mix of craggy slopes, hidden streams, and a weather‑worn house that once hosted lively gatherings—offers a stark backdrop for the quiet drama unfolding among the locals. Heber’s stern, chapel‑bound demeanor hints at deeper conflicts between his fierce independence and the expectations of a tightly knit, morally rigid community.

Amid the clatter of hooves, a delicate young woman clutching a hymn‑book and a confident, well‑dressed stranger catch Heber’s eye, their presence stirring a subtle tension that suggests secrets yet to surface. Their quiet conversation by the water’s edge promises a meeting of worlds—faith, ambition, and perhaps a longing for something beyond the ordinary lives of the valley. As more villagers arrive, the stage is set for relationships to be tested and hidden motives to emerge, all under the watchful gaze of the restless hills.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (133K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Paul Haxo with special thanks to the New York Public Library, Google, and the HathiTrust Digital Library.

Release date

2018-07-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Violet Jacob

Violet Jacob

1863–1946

Best known for the historical novel Flemington and for poetry in Scots, this Scottish writer brought the voices and landscapes of Angus vividly onto the page. Her work moves easily between lyric tenderness, regional speech, and a deep feel for Scottish history.

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