02376cam a22003133u 4500 33924 UtSlPG 20260610133755.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-14 Produced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the intricate social dynamics of New York City, offering a glimpse into the lives of its complex characters, especially focusing on the titular character, Marion Darche, and her tumultuous marriage to John Darche. Through its examination of personal relationships and societal expectations, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes like love, fidelity, and the nuances of social identity. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the varied social landscape of New York, highlighting how individuals navigate their relationships and societal roles. It revolves around Russell Vanbrugh, a lawyer enjoying a rare day of leisure, who encounters Dolly Maylands. Their conversation meanders through light banter, eventually leading to a more serious discussion about Marion and her husband, John Darche, hinting at underlying tensions in their marriage. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that both Dolly and Russell harbor concerns about Marion's happiness and the stability of the Darche household, thus foreshadowing the deeper conflict and drama that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Married women -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33924 74770 74770