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Clarence

By Bret Harte

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a nation on the brink of war, a wealthy man's marriage crumbles as his wife's hidden loyalties threaten to tear apart everything he believes in.

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2006-05-22
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Summary

"Clarence" by Bret Harte is a story set against the backdrop of a divided America, where Clarence Brant, the head of a land company, finds himself isolated despite his wealth and marriage. Just a year into his marriage, he starts to question everything because he's on the opposite side of a conflict his wife seems to embrace. His wife supports the South, while Clarence is loyal to the Union. Amidst warnings of dangerous secrets and confrontations, Clarence confronts challenges in loyalty and love as he seeks to discover the truth.

About the Author

Bret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.

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