02440cam a22003373u 4500 25829 UtSlPG 20260610133607.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bottome, Phyllis, 1882-1963 The Dark Tower Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-06-18 Produced by David Edwards, Alicia Williams, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Dark Tower" by Phyllis Bottome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Winn Staines, a British Army officer, who comes from a tumultuous family background marked by a military legacy and a mother, Lady Staines, who is both dominating and dismissive of his choices, especially regarding women. The narrative unfolds around Winn's life experiences, his marriage to Estelle Fanshawe, and the familial dynamics that will challenge their relationship as they navigate the complexities of love, duty, and personal aspirations. At the start of the novel, we find the Staines family portrayed with vivid detail, showcasing their chaotic and often conflicting interactions. Winn's character emerges as tough but emotionally vulnerable, seeking connection while wrestling with the expectations imposed by his heritage. His impulsive decision to marry Estelle leads to a glance at the intimate struggles the couple faces, compounded by family prejudices and Winn's impending deployment to India. The opening chapters explore themes of societal expectations, complicated relationships, and the quest for personal identity, setting the stage for a deeper examination of how environment and relationships shape the paths of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- Fiction Soper, James Hamlin Gardner, 1877-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25829 66830 66830