The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee
The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee
American Literature, Novels, Romance
The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee is a novel by Charles Egbert Craddock, published in 1912. Set in the Great Smoky Mountains, it explores themes of love, regret, and complex human relationships through the story of Edward Briscoe and his cousin Julian Bayne, who confront their shared past with Lillian Royston, Julian's former fiancée. The narrative unfolds in a serene yet tense atmosphere, highlighting the emotional confrontations that arise from their intertwined histories during a reflective autumn season.
