Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-hand by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
"Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-hand" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging work explores themes of love, power dynamics, and the complexities of social relationships through the lens of a widow navigating romantic interests. The story unfolds as Mrs. Jessica Pendleton, recently bereaved, receives four simultaneous marriage proposals from her former admirers, unveiling a blend of humor and drama as she decides how to respond.The narrative centers on Mrs. Pendleton's clever manipulation of the situation after receiving the insincere proposals from her four suitors, who initially appear to be in jest. As Jessica navigates the unwitting competition between the men—Clarence Trent, Norton Boswell, Edward Dedham, and John Severance—she delights in maintaining her ruse while asserting her independence and intelligence. Each man's unique characteristics and responses add layers to Jessica's interactions, showcasing her wit and cunning. Ultimately, the story culminates in a confrontation at a seaside cliff, where Jessica's true intentions are exposed, leading to unexpected resolutions and revelations about her relationships and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 |
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| Title | Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-hand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/mrspendletonsfou00atherich). |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Widows -- Fiction |
| Subject | Newport (R.I.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Betrothal -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51059 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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