02354cam a22003373u 4500 1693 UtSlPG 20260610133048.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958 Dangerous Days Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-04-01 Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger "Dangerous Days" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Natalie Spencer, a meticulous and somewhat superficial hostess, and her husband Clayton, who seem to be living in a world of societal expectations against the backdrop of a looming war. Their dinner gatherings reveal the intricacies of their relationship and serve as a lens through which the complexities of their lives unfold, reflecting social dynamics, personal ambitions, and underlying discontent. The opening of "Dangerous Days" introduces Natalie, who is preoccupied with the details of hosting a dinner party, distracting herself from her strained marriage to Clayton, who is more introspective and aware of the deeper issues affecting their lives. As the guests engage in trivial conversations, the tension in the Spencers' relationship becomes apparent through their interactions and thoughts. Clayton is depicted as a man struggling with the weight of responsibility and conflicting desires, particularly as the world around them edges closer to involvement in the war. This initial segment sets the stage for exploring themes of duty, love, and the impact of external events on personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Businessmen -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Families -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1693 43807 43807