02441cam a22003373u 4500 15243 UtSlPG 20260610133346.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Daviess, Maria Thompson, 1872-1924 Over Paradise Ridge : A Romance 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 2005-03-03 Produced by David Garcia, Edna Badalian and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Page images were generously provided by the Kentuckiana Digital Library. "Over Paradise Ridge" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a romance novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Betty and her relationship with Samuel Foster Crittenden, who has chosen a life of farming over his promising ambitions in the city. With themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash between rural and urban life, the narrative explores Betty's struggle to reconcile her feelings for Sam, her own aspirations, and her loyalty to her friends, particularly Peter Vandyne, a poet. The opening of the novel introduces us to Betty's internal conflict as she grapples with her feelings for Sam, who now leads a humble life as a farmer. Their childhood friendship has evolved into something deeper, yet Sam's life choices leave Betty feeling torn between her affection for him and her societal expectations. As she reflects on their shared past and the decisions they have both made, we see a glimpse of Betty’s desire to lead a meaningful life defined by her own choices. The first chapter sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love and personal ambition amidst the backdrop of pastoral life, ultimately encouraging the reader to ponder the sacrifice that often accompanies heartfelt decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Love stories Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Harpeth Valley (Tenn.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15243 56631 56631