Author |
Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920 |
Title |
Married or single? Vol. 3 (of 3)
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1895.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"Married or Single? Vol. 3" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complexities of marriage and societal roles through the life of Madeline West, a young woman faced with conflicting desires between her married life and her social aspirations. As she navigates her relationships with her husband, Laurence Wynne, and her wealthy father, Mr. West, the novel portrays a vivid landscape of societal expectations and personal dilemmas. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a chaotic gathering in the West family's drawing-room, where various characters intertwine through light-hearted banter and muted tensions. The arrival of Mr. Wynne creates a pivotal moment, as his connection to Madeline remains a secret, leading to an awkward yet significant encounter. Madeline struggles under the weight of her dual identity as both a married woman and the adored daughter of a wealthy father, ultimately highlighting her internal conflict and the precarious balance between love, social status, and individual choice. The atmosphere becomes charged with anticipation as the characters reveal their motives and desires, hinting at the complications that will unfold in their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
English fiction -- Irish authors
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
72196 |
Release Date |
Nov 22, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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