A Day of Fate

By Edward Payson Roe

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A stressed-out editor escapes city life and finds unexpected romance and a new direction in the peace of the countryside.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2004-07-01

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Summary

"A Day of Fate" by Edward Payson Roe is a story set in the late 1800s, where Richard Morton, a young newspaper editor, finds his intense drive causing him to burn out. Richard is dealing with the stress of his demanding career and feeling lost, he decides to leave the city for the quiet countryside for rest. During his escape, he finds himself drawn to a local place of worship where he is immediately captivated by a beautiful young woman. Though at first doubtful of the possibility of true happiness, Richard starts to see a more hopeful path for himself as he spends time with her and enjoys the simple life of the town. This sets the stage for Richard's journey to find himself, exploring themes of love, ambition, and searching for real happiness amidst the chaos of his career.