Christie, the King's Servant: A Sequel to "Christie's Old Organ": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Christie, the King's Servant: A Sequel to "Christie's Old Organ": author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Christie, the King's Servant: A Sequel to "Christie's Old Organ" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Walton, O. F., Mrs. (1849–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Christie, the King's Servant" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story appears to follow the character Jack, a young artist seeking inspiration for his work while reflecting on his past, including memories of his mother, and his recent personal losses. The narrative unfolds as he visits the picturesque Runswick Bay, where he encounters the local fishing community, develops friendships, and contemplates deeper questions about life and faith. At the start of the novel, Jack is ruminating on how he was drawn back to Runswick Bay by a bunch of yellow ragwort gathered by a young girl named Ella. This leads him to reflect on his earlier visit to the picturesque village, which he recalls vividly despite the passage of twenty years. After arriving there, he seeks a place to stay while looking for subjects to paint. As he acclimates to the community and its people, including a fisherman named Duncan and his family, Jack grapples with feelings of loss and connection, as well as existential queries triggered by a local preacher, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and the search for purpose.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Christie, the King's Servant: A Sequel to "Christie's Old Organ"
- Author credits: Walton, O. F., Mrs. (1849–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
