The Oakdale Affair by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Author Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
Title The Oakdale Affair
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
Summary "The Oakdale Affair" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel that embodies a blend of crime and mystery, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative opens with a young burglar, known as the Oskaloosa Kid, stealthily breaking into the home of the prominent Prim family in Oakdale, where he begins to remove various items of value. The protagonist's journey quickly evolves, intertwining his fate with that of the affluent but troubled Abigail Prim, who is caught in a web of familial pressure, expected suitors, and a profound yearning for freedom. At the start of the story, the Oskaloosa Kid is depicted as both audacious and anxious, successfully evading his captors but grappling with a sense of loneliness in his criminal pursuits. The tension escalates when he inadvertently finds himself involved with a group of vagabonds, leading to violent confrontations and unexpected associations. Eventually, amid tales of murder and intrigue, it becomes evident that Abigail’s life is intricately linked to the chaos unraveling in Oakdale, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of identity, morality, and the interplay of societal expectations against personal desires. Together, the characters navigate a backdrop fraught with danger, uncovering secrets that could potentially shatter their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Mystery fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 363
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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