Notwithstanding by Mary Cholmondeley
"Notwithstanding" by Mary Cholmondeley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Annette, a young woman at a crossroads in her life, who grapples with despair following a betrayal by a man she loved. The novel explores themes of personal growth, love, and the struggle between hope and despair as Annette navigates her tumultuous emotions and the people around her. The opening of "Notwithstanding" introduces Annette asshe stands on the Pont Neuf in Paris, contemplating her life and contemplating suicide due to her emotional turmoil. As she gazes at the turbulent Seine, her anger is palpable and she reflects on a past filled with passionate moments that have left her fragmented. A chance encounter with Dick Le Geyt, a carefree young Englishman, leads to a whirlwind decision to leave her pain behind and seek solace in Fontainebleau. However, the journey turns chaotic when Dick falls ill, forcing Annette to confront the repercussions of her earlier decisions while revealing deeper layers of her character and the resilience she will need to navigate her future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925 |
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| Title | Notwithstanding |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37781 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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