The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 3

"The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of life in Pontiac, a fictional village in Canada, as it weaves the tales of various characters whose lives intertwine amidst themes of love, loss, and identity. The opening chapters introduce us to Annette, whose anticipation of her lover Benoit's return shapes her day-to-day existence, and the repercussions of familial expectations on her choices. The beginning of the novel presents several intertwined stories, commencing with the poignant tale of Annette. As she prepares for Benoit's arrival, her hopes become the backdrop against which her despair deepens when he fails to appear. Her family's pressure to marry the local miller, Farette, reflects societal constraints on women during that era. The narrative shifts to explore the lives of other village characters, including Mathurin, a kind-hearted schoolmaster whose compassionate actions lead to grave consequences and penance, and the comical yet meaningful events surrounding the figures of Farette and his new wife. Throughout the opening segment, Parker captures the depth of human emotion and the interplay between personal desires and societal roles through rich, lyrical prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, 1st Baronet, known as Gilbert Parker, Canadian novelist and British politician, was born at Camden East, Addington, Ontario, the son of Captain Joseph Parker, R.A.