Rinehart, Mary Roberts 1876-1958 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats “When a Man Marries” by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a humorous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around complicated social interactions and mishaps in a dinner setting that is intended to be festive but quickly spirals into chaos due to misunderstandings and peculiar circumstances. The protagonist, Kit, finds herself at the center of these troubles, forced to juggle her relationships with other characters like Jimmy Wilson, his ex-wife Bella, and a Japanese butler named Takahiro, all while navigating the absurdities of their social circle. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comedic whirlwind. It begins with Kit expressing her frustration over being blamed for a disastrous dinner event that she organized but could not control due to unforeseen incidents, including the unexpected arrival of an aunt and a lost butler. Kit reflects on the various characters' quirks, particularly Jimmy, whose attempts at seriousness are often undermined by his jovial nature. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Bella's jealousies and Jimmy's lingering affections, alongside the mounting tension of a mysterious illness impacting the household, culminating in a series of events that hint at further chaos and humorous entanglements ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1999-03-01 Produced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Marriage -- Fiction Quarantine -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1671 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1671 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133048.0 1671