The Rock Ahead: A Novel. (Vol. 2) by Edmund Yates
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"The Rock Ahead: A Novel (Vol. 2)" by Edmund Yates is a dramatic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around complex relationships, particularly focusing on Gilbert Lloyd and Gertrude Lambert, as past grievances and passions collide with their present lives, revealing themes of love, jealousy, and personal conflict. At the start of the novel, the narrative brings readers into a gritty London setting where Gilbert Lloyd visits a
private inquiry office, suggesting a plot driven by intrigue and possibly scandal. He seeks information about Gertrude, his estranged wife, who has moved on in the aftermath of their tumultuous marriage. The tense atmosphere escalates as Gilbert's emotions unravel—ranging from anger towards Gertrude's independence and newfound intimacy with his brother, Miles Challoner, to jealousy that propels him to confront the complications that stem from their past relationship. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of deep, personal struggles as characters navigate their entangled lives amidst the backdrop of society's expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Yates, Edmund, 1831-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rock Ahead: A Novel. (Vol. 2) |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59912 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59912-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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