Burden of Desire
Burden of Desire by Robert MacNeil is a historical fiction novel published by Random House Publishing Group in 1993. This edition spans 559 pages and is presented in English. The narrative revolves around a love triangle involving Julia Robertson, a bohemian belle from Halifax, professor Stewart MacPherson, and young Anglican minister Peter Wentworth. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Halifax Explosion, intertwining personal desires with the societal upheaval of the time.
Readers will find a rich exploration of sexual repression and expression during the First World War, as Julia documents her fantasies in a diary that becomes pivotal to the plot. After the explosion, her diary is inadvertently donated, leading Peter to become obsessed with its author and enlisting Stewart’s help to locate her. Burden of Desire delves into the complexities of love and desire amidst historical events, offering a fictional perspective on the impact of the Halifax Explosion on the community.
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Burden of Desire centres on the love triangle between bohemian Halifax south-end belle Julia Robertson, Dalhousie professor Stewart MacPherson, and young Anglican minister Peter Wentworth. Julia keeps a diary detailing her sexual fantasies, which she has with her at the moment of the blast that was the Halifax Explosion. She hides her diary in her coat, which is subsequently donated to a clothing drive for the individuals from the north end of the city who’ve list everything in the explosion. Peter discovers the diary and becomes fixated on its author, enlisting the help of his friend Stewart to find her. Burden of Desire explores the repression and expression of sexual desire at the time of the First World War. It also offers a compelling fictional account of the impact on Halifax society of the Halifax Explosion.
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