02270cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450045001562640051002013000047002523360026002993370026003253380036003515000031003875080100004185201334005185340045018526530012018978560042019099990017019518131UtSlPG20260610133217.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYoung, E. H.q(Emily Hilda),d1880-194914aThe Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-01  aSuzanne Shell, Anne Reshnyk, cam, Delphine Lettau, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing)" by E. H. Young is a novel likely penned during the early 20th century. This work revolves around Rose Mallett, a young woman navigating her complex relationships, particularly with Francis Sales, who is infatuated with her despite her indifference. Set against a backdrop of pastoral beauty, the story explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal freedom in a world constrained by tradition.  The opening of the novel introduces us to Rose riding through the picturesque English countryside, where she encounters Francis Sales. Their dialogue reveals a tension between them: Francis expresses his desire for a deeper connection, while Rose firmly asserts her lack of romantic feelings, preferring the allure of independence over the confines of marriage. Their exchange reflects Rose's internal conflict—her acknowledgment of societal pressures contrasts with her yearning for a life filled with adventure and self-discovery. As Rose grapples with her identity and her place in a social hierarchy dominated by family expectations, the stage is set for a narrative that explores her struggle against the limitations of her environment, including her eventual interactions with Francis's new wife, Christabel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131  c50116d50116