02219cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500250014526400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800290038752012960041653400450171265300180175765300280177565300300180385600430183399900170187623410UtSlPG20260610133534.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHichens, Robert,d1864-195014aThe Spinster :b1905 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-08  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Spinster" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. The story revolves around Lord Inley, his wife Lady Vere, and the character Miss Bassett, a spinster who plays a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. The narrative captures the psychological intricacies of its characters while probing into the societal perceptions of spinsters during that era.  The book begins with the protagonists at dinner, where the death of Miss Bassett is mentioned, triggering deep emotions in Inley. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the tumultuous relationship between Inley and Vere, including infidelities and the tension arising from their intertwined lives. Inley grapples with his feelings about Vere's past affair with a mutual friend, Seymour Glynd, and the unintended role that Miss Bassett played in protecting both Vere and their child from a potential disaster. Amidst this drama, Miss Bassett is depicted as a misunderstood character, whose life and quiet strength ultimately spark tragic events, leading to her untimely death. The story captures the essence of human vulnerability and the often-painful choices made in the name of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aSingle women -- Fiction  aMarried people -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23410  c64462d64462