Kings Row (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Henry Bellamann
- First Published: 1940
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social criticism
- Time of Work: Late nineteenth century
- Setting: The Middle West
- Principal Characters: Parris Mitchell, Drake McHugh, Randy Monaghan, Cassandra (Cassie) Tower, Elise Sandor
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Suicide, Murder or homicide, Nineteenth century, Midwest, Doctors, Incest, Accidents, Small-town life, Theft, Real estate, Hospitals, Railroads
- Locales: Midwest (U.S.)
The Story:
Parris Mitchell lived with his German-born grandmother. Speaking English with a decided accent, he seemed different from the other boys his own age, and he was, consequently, much alone. He had only a few friends. There was Jamie Wakefield, whom Parris liked but who made him feel uncomfortable. There was Renee, with whom he went swimming and experienced his first love affair. Renee suddenly moved away. Later, Cassandra Tower gave herself to him. Although he always remembered Renee, he was also in love with Cassie. His best friend was another orphan like...
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