TY - BOOK AU - Cremer,Jacobus Jan AU - Brink,Jan ten TI - Dokter Helmond en zijn vrouw AV - PT PY - 2008/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Dutch fiction N1 - Release date is 2008-04-22; Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Dokter Helmond en zijn vrouw" by Jacobus Jan Cremer is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the titular character, Doctor Helmond, and his fiancée, Eva Armelo, as they prepare for their upcoming marriage. It explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal ambitions, establishing a narrative that balances moments of joy with underlying tensions. The opening of the novel introduces a charming scene in a garden where Doctor Helmond and Eva share tender moments before their wedding. As they express their feelings and hopes for their future, they touch upon the societal pressures associated with marriage, emphasizing love over wealth. However, this blissful anticipation is tempered by the presence of Herman Donerie, a music teacher who harbors unspoken feelings for Eva, creating a poignant contrast of emotions. This early interaction hints at the complexities of relationships and sets the stage for potential conflict as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25138 ER -