The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London by Evelyn Everett-Green

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Author Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932
Title The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London
Note Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Martin Robb
Summary "The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London" by Evelyn Everett-Green is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. It delves into the lives of citizens in London during a time of plague, focusing on the social dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The narrative introduces us to Master Builder Charles Mason, who is embroiled in the pride and excesses of wealth, in contrast to the humble yet principled Harmer family, and highlights the growing fears surrounding the plague infecting the city. At the start of the tale, we encounter a heated conversation between Mason and Rachel Harmer, where the former dismisses the rumors of plague as mere hysteria. As conversations unfold, we witness the contrasting attitudes towards morality, wealth, and impending disaster, reflected in the lives of characters like Dinah Morse, a selfless nurse, and the mischievous Frederick Mason. Meanwhile, the unsettling appearance of a comet adds to the growing sense of doom. This opening portion sets a tone of impending calamity while intertwining themes of trust, community, and the human spirit’s resilience amid trepidation and societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Plague -- England -- London -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 13840
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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