02227cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500220014926400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750801190038852013000050753400450180765300420185285600430189417952UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWard, Wilfrid, Mrs.,d1864-193210aGreat Possessions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-08  aE-text prepared by Joseph R. Hauser, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Great Possessions" by Mrs. Wilfrid Ward is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lady Rose Bright, who grapples with the aftermath of her husband Sir David Bright's death in battle and the surprising revelations that unfold from his will. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the societal expectations surrounding women of her time, delving into Lady Rose's emotional journey as she uncovers the complex truths about her marriage and the inheritance left behind.  At the start of the novel, the audience is introduced to the poignant scene of Sir David's memorial service, where Lady Rose is left to navigate her grief and the unexpected implications of her husband's will. As she learns that the bulk of his fortune is bequeathed to another woman, Madame Danterre, Rose is forced to confront the reality of her marriage and the shadow of infidelity. Through conversations with her mother, Lady Charlton, and the family lawyer, the opening chapters set the stage for Rose's struggle between her idealistic views of marriage and the harsh truths about her husband's past, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on love, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships in the face of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInheritance and succession -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17952