
The Web of Time
In a modest home on the brink of a new century, a young mother cradles her newborn while the ticking clock reminds her that her husband’s return is still uncertain. The quiet moments between lullabies are filled with both hope and dread, as she watches the fire’s ashes and listens for the steady footfall of the printer she loves. Her thoughts drift between cherished memories of happier days and the looming shadows of hardship that now stalk the household.
Beyond the hearth, the world outside the door roils with labor unrest, strikes, and the uneasy tension between masters and workers. As her husband battles the pressures of his trade, a darker struggle begins to surface, threatening the fragile peace of their family. The story captures the tender resilience of a woman holding her family together while confronting the uncertain tides of love, work, and personal demons.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (557K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 12, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1946
A Canadian Presbyterian minister who turned his vivid eye for small-town life into popular fiction and poetry, he wrote stories shaped by pastoral work, prairie experience, and a strong feel for character. His best-known books helped bring early 20th-century Canadian settings to a wide readership.
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