02235cam a22003013u 4500 36374 UtSlPG 20260610133829.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 Wives and Widows; or, The Broken Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-11 Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Pat McCoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wives and Widows; or, The Broken Life" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a sensitive young girl who faces life-altering changes after the death of her mother, leading her to be taken in by her guardian's wealthy family. The opening chapters suggest themes of loss, friendship, and the struggle for belonging, as the protagonist navigates a new life filled with affection and complex social dynamics. At the start of the novel, the young protagonist reflects on her deep loneliness following the death of her mother, poignantly conveying her emotional state as she prepares to leave her childhood home. After being welcomed into the home of Mr. Olmsly, her guardian, she encounters his kind daughter, Miss Olmsly, and a handsome guest, Mr. Lee. Their presence offers her comfort, yet she grapples with the painful memories of her past, feeling torn between her old life and the new opportunities that arise. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of love, loyalty, and the complications of human relationships as she finds herself intertwined in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36374 77214 77214