The Herrick, Robert 1868-1938 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Web of Life" by Robert Herrick is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a hospital setting where a young surgeon, Dr. Sommers, is faced with the urgent case of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The narrative introduces the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on the man's wife, Mrs. Preston, who is emotionally entangled with her husband despite the turmoil he has caused in her life. The opening of the book reveals a tense atmosphere in the hospital as Dr. Sommers prepares to operate on the gravely injured patient. The scene is captured through the interactions of the hospital staff, highlighting the tensions and emotions surrounding the case. Mrs. Preston presents a poignant figure, torn between her duty as a wife and her desire to escape the pain inflicted by her husband's reckless lifestyle. As the surgeon grapples with the critical situation, the story begins to unfold themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, setting the stage for an exploration of the interconnected lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Susan Skinner, Eric Eldred and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction Surgeons -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7828 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7828 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133213.0 7828