What's Bred in the Bone

by Grant Allen

Overview

What's Bred in the Bone revolves around Elma, a young woman whose encounter with an artist named Cyril on a train leads her life down an unexpected path. The novel opens with an accident that leaves the two strangers trapped in a dark tunnel, setting the stage for an exploration of relationships and the role intuition plays in connecting people. Elma, hurrying to catch her train, finds herself seated beside Cyril, whose presence sparks both intrigue and tension. Their conversation starts off light but becomes charged when a snake he owns causes an unexpected disruption. As they continue their journey, the accident leaves them stranded, forcing them into a shared space for an extended period of time. This moment of isolation creates a space for emotional vulnerability, allowing Elma and Cyril to open up to each other in ways that would not have been possible under ordinary circumstances. As they face the danger and uncertainty of their situation, their connection deepens, and Elma finds herself grappling with her growing feelings for Cyril. The novel delves into the intricacies of their evolving relationship, set against the backdrop of societal pressures and personal desires, as the unexpected meeting challenges both characters to confront their emotions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789369071968
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	01/03/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	615 KB

About the Author

Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (1848 - 1899) was a Canadian science writer and novelist and a proponent of the theory of evolution. Allen was born near Kingston, Canada West (known as Ontario after Confederation), the second son of Catharine Ann Grant and the Rev. Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant minister from Dublin, Ireland. Allen was educated at home until, at age 13, he and his parents moved to the United States, then to France and finally to the United Kingdom. He was educated at King Edward's School in Birmingham and at Merton College in Oxford, both in the United Kingdom. After graduation, Allen studied in France, taught at Brighton College in 1870-71 and in his mid-twenties became a professor at Queen's College, a black college in Jamaica. Despite his religious father, Allen became an agnostic and a socialist. After leaving his professorship, in 1876 he returned to England, where he turned his talents to writing, gaining a reputation for his essays on science and for literary works.