| Author |
Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946 |
| Title |
Torchy and Vee
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Torley and Vee" by Sewell Ford is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work follows Torchy, a likable and resourceful protagonist, who navigates the ups and downs of life and love during the time of World War I. The story intricately weaves themes of romance and personal ambition against a backdrop of societal change and challenges brought on by the war. The opening of "Torchy and Vee" sets the stage by introducing Torchy's home life, his relationship with his wife Vee, and their concern for a mutual acquaintance, Marion Gray. As Vee shares the sad predicament of Marion, who struggles under the oppressive expectations of her recently deceased father and the unwelcome advances of a suitor, Torchy reflects on the complexities of their lives. Vee proposes a plan to help Marion become more independent through a meal delivery service, sparking an adventure that intertwines community support and personal growth, while also hinting at romantic entanglements that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Private secretaries -- Fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20628 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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