02289cam a22003493u 4500 72314 UtSlPG 20260610134655.0 m cr n 260607r20231895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Warden, Florence, 1857-1929 A lady in black Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-04 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "A Lady in Black" by Florence Warden is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a mysterious widow, Mrs. Dale, whose arrival in a quiet English village sparks gossip and suspicion among the local residents. The narrative introduces us to Mabin Rose, a spirited young girl who finds herself drawn to Mrs. Dale, despite the warnings and prejudices of her stepmother and the vicar's wife. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the contrasting perspectives of two women in the community. One, Mrs. Bonnington, expresses concern over the propriety and influence of Mrs. Dale, perceiving her fashionable attire and widowhood with skepticism. Meanwhile, Mabin offers a counterpoint, questioning why a woman’s appearance should overshadow her character. The opening chapters establish the social tensions and character dynamics, setting the stage for Mabin's eventual encounter with Mrs. Dale, which hints at deeper mysteries surrounding the widow's past. Mabin's fascination with Mrs. Dale foreshadows an exploration of appearance versus reality, as well as the struggles of youthful independence in a restrictive social environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: The International News Company, 1895 Villages -- England -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Dime novels Mystery fiction https://archive.org/details/aladyinblack00wardgoog https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72314 113039 113039