Penditack Hotel Figures in a Tide of Secrets
In Penditack a diverse group gathers at a cliffside hotel as a looming disaster threatens. The four Gifford children and the hungry Coves, along with wary families like the Paleys and the Wraxons, anchor a tale of ambition, estrangement, and accidental cruelties amid churchgoers and a talented but troubled writer Bruce with his secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penditack
Gifford
Wraxton
Paley
Nancibel
Bruce
Could It Be a Butlins Camp Speculation in a Cove Hotel
In a scene at a church service Bruce and Anna debate a seaside rumor about a Butlins style camp. Canon Wraxton warns loudly of disorder while Anna clashes with him then attention shifts to Father Bott and a sermon outline on sin and grace. Hospital and accident notes follow along with a family thanks to Pinecrest Sanitarium staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water Board
Limehouse
Nancibel
Bruce
Boots
Mayfair
Miss Ellis
Mr. Paley
Paleys
Pendizack
Father Bott
Porthmerryn
St. Lady’s
Marine Parade Hotel
Anna Lechene
Anna
Gerry
Butlin’s Camp
Cove
Wraxtons
Canon Wraxton
Parsons
S. Bott
Robert C. Egnor Monument CO
Crab Orchard
Dial
Peas Meawmens & Family Menoriah
Polly
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Wrigley
T. B
June
Phil
Ouch
Zero
MR. Goadee
Hiram
Goadee
Dickie
Sea Gardens
Charlie
Ben
By Margaret Kennedy
MT. Hope
A. E. Cantley
Beckley
Dower
Oak Hill Hospital
Register
Marianna
Teddy Kegley
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Welch
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Gladys Varney
Dean
Bertie Varney
Va Ae
Wrigleys Gee Chewing Gum
Kayos
Pa Jones
Mrs. Mullins
Daisy
MR. Mullins
Mamie
Mrs. Jones
KANTO
Sears Monument Company
Charleston, Wa
Harper Road
Fred Davis
Marconi
H. B. Snead
St. Dial
Ae Fisher’s Flowers
Florists Telegraph Delivery Assoc
Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
Beckley Avenue
Frank Crickmer
Raleigh County Humane Society
Martha Phillips
Fort Keward
Alderson
Bristol
Tenn
Everett Smith
N. C
Beckley Water Company
O. PB. Griffith
Daniels
Dave Carter & His Orchestra
Eagles Club
Hallowe'en Masquerade
Beckley Tire & Rubber CO
S. Fayette St
Lewis Terminal
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