02352cam a22003133u 4500 8535 UtSlPG 20260610133223.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 The Sisters-In-Law: A Novel of Our Time Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-01 Produced by Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Sisters-In-Law: A Novel of Our Time" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, exploring the intricate social dynamics of a particular San Francisco family during a time of change and upheaval. The story centers on Alexina Groome, a young woman caught between the expectations of her proud old family and the exciting, modern world that beckons her to embrace a more liberated and adventurous life. The opening of the book introduces us to Alexina, who is out past midnight for the first time, returning from a dazzling party that starkly contrasts with her previous experiences under her strict mother, Mrs. Groome. As Alexina navigates the streets of San Francisco, she reflects on her past and the social constraints imposed by her aristocratic upbringing while feeling exhilarated by the changing social landscape. Suddenly, the tranquility is shattered by an earthquake that devastates the city, forcing Alexina and her family to confront not only the physical destruction around them but also the shifts in social classes and their personal relationships. The early chapters set the tone for a dramatic exploration of resilience, identity, and romance amid social transformation, casting Alexina and those around her into a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Fiction San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8535 50517 50517