Cupid and the law
Soares, Rae, 1888-1955
Cupid and the law - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2024-08-09
A deal in opium -- A modern Evangeline -- Cupid and the law -- The new magnetic healer -- In the valley of teeth -- The raid at Punchbowl -- A change of opinion -- A fatal excursion.
Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"Cupid and the Law: A Collection of Short Stories" by Rae Soares is a compilation of fictional narratives that explores various human experiences and moral dilemmas, likely written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop that includes Hawaii and touches on themes such as love, sacrifice, and societal norms, the collection features both comedic and tragic elements as characters navigate their personal lives and relationships." The stories within this collection delve into a range of characters and scenarios, showcasing the complexities of love and the law. For instance, in "A Deal in Opium," Ah Pung, a smuggler, enlists the help of a sailor, Sam Roberts, to navigate legal complications while pursuing romance with his daughter, Kealoha. In "Cupid and the Law," the narrative discusses the challenges faced by a husband who ultimately betrays his faithful wife when fortune tempts him with a new love. Each tale conveys the nuanced relationship between desire, morality, and the sometimes harsh realities of human choices, drawing on cultural elements specific to Hawaii and broader human themes that resonate across different settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
08020862
Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century
PS
Cupid and the law - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2024-08-09
A deal in opium -- A modern Evangeline -- Cupid and the law -- The new magnetic healer -- In the valley of teeth -- The raid at Punchbowl -- A change of opinion -- A fatal excursion.
Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"Cupid and the Law: A Collection of Short Stories" by Rae Soares is a compilation of fictional narratives that explores various human experiences and moral dilemmas, likely written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop that includes Hawaii and touches on themes such as love, sacrifice, and societal norms, the collection features both comedic and tragic elements as characters navigate their personal lives and relationships." The stories within this collection delve into a range of characters and scenarios, showcasing the complexities of love and the law. For instance, in "A Deal in Opium," Ah Pung, a smuggler, enlists the help of a sailor, Sam Roberts, to navigate legal complications while pursuing romance with his daughter, Kealoha. In "Cupid and the Law," the narrative discusses the challenges faced by a husband who ultimately betrays his faithful wife when fortune tempts him with a new love. Each tale conveys the nuanced relationship between desire, morality, and the sometimes harsh realities of human choices, drawing on cultural elements specific to Hawaii and broader human themes that resonate across different settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
08020862
Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century
PS