Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment by F. Marion Crawford
"Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the intricate social dynamics of New York City, offering a glimpse into the lives of its complex characters, especially focusing on the titular character, Marion Darche, and her tumultuous marriage to John Darche. Through its examination of personal relationships and societal expectations, the narrative sets the stage for adeeper exploration of themes like love, fidelity, and the nuances of social identity. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the varied social landscape of New York, highlighting how individuals navigate their relationships and societal roles. It revolves around Russell Vanbrugh, a lawyer enjoying a rare day of leisure, who encounters Dolly Maylands. Their conversation meanders through light banter, eventually leading to a more serious discussion about Marion and her husband, John Darche, hinting at underlying tensions in their marriage. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that both Dolly and Russell harbor concerns about Marion's happiness and the stability of the Darche household, thus foreshadowing the deeper conflict and drama that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Title | Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33924 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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