02564cam a22003493u 4500 73867 UtSlPG 20260610134717.0 m cr n 260607r20241913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Taylor, Mary Imlay, 1878-1938 The long way Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-19 David E. Brown, D A Alexander, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Long Way" by Mary Imlay Taylor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves primarily around Rachel Leven, who grapples with her turbulent emotions and the complexities of family loyalty after her sister Eva's reckless actions compromise their honor and lead to dire consequences. As Rachel prepares to marry Belhaven to save her sister's reputation, the narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, deceit, and the societal pressures women faced during this era. At the start of the novel, Rachel feels a disorienting sense of unreality as she navigates a lavish gathering at her sister Eva's extravagant home. There is an undertone of tension related to Eva's recent scandal, which threatens to unravel their lives, especially as rumors swirl about a young man's life being in jeopardy due to a love triangle involving Eva and Belhaven. The opening scenes draw the reader into Rachel's inner conflict as she desperately tries to maintain her composure amid societal expectations, ultimately leading to her heart-wrenching decision to marry Belhaven to shield her sister from scandal. The intricate dynamics among the characters set the stage for a deeply emotional exploration of loyalty and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Little, Brown, & Company, 1913 Sisters -- Fiction Upper class -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433112007418&view=1up&seq=6 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73867 114592 114592