02154cam a22003133u 4500 12104 UtSlPG 20260610133305.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 Ethelyn's Mistake Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Hagerson, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Ethelyn's Mistake" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal struggle as it follows the life of Ethelyn Grant, a young woman on the cusp of marriage, who grapples with her emotions tied to past relationships and her impending future. The opening of the novel introduces Ethelyn in the quiet, picturesque town of Chicopee, Massachusetts, on the morning of her wedding day. Despite the joyous occasion, she is troubled and introspective, feeling conflicted about her feelings for her fiancé, Richard Markham, and her past attachment to her cousin Frank Van Buren. The narrative captures the contrasts between Ethelyn’s emotions and the expectations around her, showcasing her internal turmoil as she prepares to enter into a life that may not align with her heart's desires. As she interacts with her supportive aunt Barbara and reflects on her past, it becomes clear that Ethelyn is facing a significant emotional dilemma, hinting at the deeper conflicts that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Married people -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12104 53524 53524