Mrs. Falchion, Volume 1.

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~4 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

This eBook was produced by David Widger \[widger@cecomet.net\]

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MRS. FALCHION

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BOOK I - BELOW THE SUN LINE - I. THE GATES OF THE SEA - II. "MOTLEY IS YOUR ONLY WEAR" - III. A TALE OF NO MAN'S SEA - IV. THE TRAIL OF THE ISHMAELITE - V. ACCUSING FACES - VI. MUMMERS ALL - VII. THE WHEEL COMES FULL CIRCLE - VIII. A BRIDGE OF PERIL - IX. "THE PROGRESS OF THE SUNS" - X. BETWEEN DAY AND DARK - BOOK II - THE SLOPE OF THE PACIFIC - XI. AMONG THE HILLS OF GOD - XII. THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME - XIII. THE SONG OF THE SAW - XIV. THE PATH OF THE EAGLE - XV. IN THE TROUGH OF THE WINDS - XVI. A DUEL IN ARCADY - XVII. RIDING THE REEFS - XVIII. THE STRINGS OF DESTINY - XIX. THE SENTENCE - XX. AFTER THE STORM - XXI. IN PORT - BOOK I - BELOW THE SUN LINE - CHAPTER I - THE GATES OF THE SEA

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CHAPTER II - "MOTLEY IS YOUR ONLY WEAR"

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CHAPTER III - A TALE OF NO MAN'S SEA

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CHAPTER IV - THE TRAIL OF THE ISHMAELITE

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CHAPTER V - ACCUSING FACES

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CHAPTER VI - MUMMERS ALL

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CHAPTER VII - THE WHEEL COMES FULL CIRCLE

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CHAPTER VIII - A BRIDGE OF PERIL

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Description

Set against the restless tides of the late‑nineteenth century, the story follows the enigmatic Mrs. Falchion—a woman whose presence draws both admiration and suspicion. From the moment she steps through the “gates of the sea,” the narrative weaves her personal ambitions, hidden fears, and the expectations of a society caught between tradition and change. The author balances vivid maritime adventure with an intimate examination of motive, offering listeners a portrait that feels simultaneously larger than life and deeply human.

As the plot drifts toward distant Pacific shores, the characters confront perilous bridges, sharp confrontations, and the whisper of old‑world secrets. The novel’s blend of romantic yearning and stark realism creates a compelling tension, inviting listeners to explore how duty, love, and the yearning for freedom shape every decision. It’s a richly layered first act that promises both emotional depth and the thrill of uncharted waters.

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Release date

2004-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6192

Subjects

Canadian fiction PS

About the author

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A bestselling novelist of adventure and historical romance, he brought Canadian settings and imperial politics together in stories that captivated a wide readership. His best-known work, The Seats of the Mighty, helped make him one of the most popular English-language novelists of his day.

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