The Letter of the Contract by Basil King
"The Letter of the Contract" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complexities of love and commitment as experienced by its main character, Edith, who grapples with her marriage to Chip and the feelings of betrayal that arise when his past relationships intrude upon their seemingly stable life. At the start of the narrative, Edith reflects on a pivotal moment that couldhave altered her life trajectory. Instead of checking on her children, she writes a note and gazes out the window, noticing a forlorn girl in gray waiting outside. This small act leads her to observe her husband as he tips toes to watch the girl, igniting a series of questions and doubts about his fidelity. As the morning unfolds, an unsettling scenario becomes apparent when Chip departs in a motor vehicle with the girl, deepening Edith's internal conflict of trust and insecurity. The opening sets a tense atmosphere of impending emotional turmoil that foreshadows the intricate layers of betrayal, loyalty, and the expectations of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | King, Basil, 1859-1928 |
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| Illustrator | Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 |
| LoC No. | 14014232 |
| Title | The Letter of the Contract |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Divorce -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20443 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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