02429cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000058001122450026001702640051001963000047002473360026002943370026003203380036003465000031003825080104004135201424005175340045019416530034019866530036020208560042020569990017020984233UtSlPG20260610133123.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aOppenheim, E. Phillipsq(Edward Phillips),d1866-194610aJeanne of the Marshes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2003-07-01 aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. a"Jeanne of the Marshes" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, characterized by its exploration of social dynamics and personal relationships amidst an upper-class context. The narrative revolves around a diverse set of characters, notably the titular Jeanne, her stepmother Princess Ena, and several male companions including Major Forrest and the enigmatic Andrew de la Borne. The story weaves themes of romance, societal expectations, and the intrigue surrounding hidden identities, creating a complex interplay among its characters. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Princess Ena, who is reluctant to see Major Forrest amidst her illness, highlighting her poised yet pragmatic nature. As she prepares to meet him, conversation flows into personal troubles, revealing ensnaring relationships, especially concerning Major Forrest's mounting anxieties over social perceptions and financial strain. The stage is set for conflicts and social maneuverings, with the arrival of key players like Cecil de la Borne and Jeanne adding layers to the relationships and dynamics. Through clever dialogue, a vivid portrait of upper-class life is painted, juxtaposed against the more simplistic existence of characters like Andrew, hinting at deeper themes of class and personal identity that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aDetective and mystery stories aEnglish fiction -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4233 c46279d46279