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A young woman navigates family tensions, social snubs, and romantic complications as domestic life gives way to journeys between the marshland countryside and colonial society abroad. Early humiliation at a household dinner isolates her and sets off a series of encounters—dances, friendships, and unwelcome visitors—that culminate in a flight and an extended stay in distant stations. Alongside a brother's departure overseas, secrets emerge, a confession prompts punishment, and strained relationships gradually move toward reconciliation and an eventual formal release. Themes include reputation, family power dynamics, resilience, and the search for belonging.

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Title: Quicksands

Author: B. M. Croker

Release date: April 30, 2021 [eBook #65195]
Most recently updated: June 20, 2025

Language: English

Credits: Larkspur, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

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