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Penny of Top Hill Trail: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Penny of Top Hill Trail: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Penny of Top Hill Trail is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Maniates, Belle Kanaris.

Catalogue synopsis

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"Penny of Top Hill Trail" by Belle Kanaris Maniates is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows a spirited young woman named Penelope Lamont, also known as Penny, as she navigates her tumultuous past and seeks redemption. The narrative explores themes of love, trust, and the struggle to overcome a life marked by hardship and theft. The opening of the novel introduces key characters, including Jo, a young cowboy returning from an adventure in Chicago, and Kurt Walters, an acting sheriff who has taken it upon himself to help Penny. As Jo recounts his experience of meeting a young girl in a dance hall who faced troubling circumstances, Penny's backstory unfolds, revealing her struggles with her past as a thief. The tension builds as Jo becomes enamored with Penny, not knowing the truth about her life. The dynamics between these characters set the stage for a profound journey of transformation, as Penny encounters kindness and hope in the idyllic setting of Top Hill Trail.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Penny of Top Hill Trail
  • Author credits: Maniates, Belle Kanaris
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Western stories

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Romance

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