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Tess of the Storm Country

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Gutenberg ID
22064
Title
Tess of the Storm Country
Language
en
Book source
Project Gutenberg
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Set against the rugged shores of Cayuga Lake, this novel follows Tessibel Skinner, a spirited squatter's daughter who defies societal norms and the prejudices of Ithaca's elite. Blending rustic hardship with deep emotional stakes, the story explores themes of class conflict, maternal sacrifice, and the enduring power of love against a backdrop of legal injustice and supernatural folklore.
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In Grace Miller White's *Tess of the Storm Country*, the narrative unfolds against the stark backdrop of Cayuga Lake, where poverty-stricken squatter fishermen struggle for survival against the disdain of the wealthy university town of Ithaca. The story centers on Tessibel Skinner, the wild and uneducated daughter of Myry Skinner, who cares for her father and a mysterious infant, Teola. The plot is driven by a looming mystery involving the murder of a gamekeeper and the wrongful accusation against Myry. Professor Frederick Young, a lawyer from the university, discovers the truth behind the crime and falls in love with Tessibel, despite her status as an outcast. As tensions rise, Tessibel faces physical abuse from the local minister and emotional turmoil regarding Teola's true parentage. The plot thickens with the revelation that the accused murderer, Ezra Longman, is actually dead, and the real killer is Ben Letts. Through a series of dramatic confrontations and a climactic resolution, Young secures Myry's freedom and the title to their land. The novel concludes with a poignant exploration of love, forgiveness, and the complex bonds between the squatters and the society that despises them, leaving readers with a powerful testament to human resilience and compassion.
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Authors

  • Grace Miller White
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  • Fiction
  • Social Classes
  • New York (State)
  • Ithaca (N.Y.)