The Firm of Girdlestone by Arthur Conan Doyle
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About this eBook
| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Title | The Firm of Girdlestone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Lionel G. Sear |
| Summary | "The Firm of Girdlestone" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around John Girdlestone, an African merchant, and his relationship with his old friend John Harston, who is on his deathbed and wishes to protect his daughter Kate's future. The opening chapters establish the business dynamics at Girdlestone & Co., revealing themes of morality, loyalty, and the conflict between personal and professional obligations. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the offices of Girdlestone & Co., where the hardworking clerks labor under the watchful eye of Ezra Girdlestone, the stern junior partner. The narrative unfolds through a series of interactions involving Ezra and their employees, illustrating the business ethos of the firm. Meanwhile, John's visit to Harston reveals the depth of their friendship and the gravity of Harston's request to look after his daughter, Kate, after his impending death caused by typhoid. This setup hints at the emerging complexities around wealth, responsibility, and the potential for conflict as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Businessmen -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Crime -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13152 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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