Hewlett, Maurice 1861-1923 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Halfway House: A Comedy of Degrees" by Maurice Hewlett is a novel written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted story centers around Mr. John Germain, a distinguished widower of fifty, who unexpectedly falls in love with a young governess named Mary Middleham, who is much younger and of modest means. The novel explores themes of class differences, romance, and the complexities of social interactions in a rural English setting. At the start of the story, Mr. Germain is attending a Sunday-school feast hosted by his sister-in-law, where he observes the children playing. His attention is captured by Mary Middleham, a radiant and charming young governess responsible for teaching the local children. The narrative captures Mr. Germain's initial fascination and burgeoning affection for her, as well as his reflections on her modest life and the implications of their age and social status disparity. The characters' interactions provide a glimpse into their personalities and relationships, setting the stage for the comedic and romantic elements that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-07-21 Produced by David Jones, Al Haines, L. Harrison & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction Social classes -- England -- Fiction May-December romances -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59963 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134400.0 59963