Hughes, Rupert 1872-1956 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "What Will People Say?" by Rupert Hughes is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the story of Lieutenant Harvey Forbes, a young soldier recently returned from the Philippines, as he navigates the vibrant yet perplexing world of New York City. In particular, the narrative focuses on his fascination with the beauty and allure of women in high society, especially a mysterious woman he encounters while exploring Fifth Avenue. The book appears to delve into themes of love, social expectations, and the complexities of human interactions in a rapidly changing urban environment. At the start of the story, Lieutenant Forbes observes the bustling streets of New York and reflects on his time away. He becomes enthralled by the parade of women, with his attention fixed on one captivating figure adorned with a striking hat. As he attempts to catch a glimpse of her face, he experiences a mix of admiration and envy, propelling him into a quest to uncover her identity. The narrative introduces the contrasts between lavish city life and personal conflict as Forbes assesses the seemingly effortless interactions among the well-to-do, all while grappling with his own emotions and the implications of what love and desire entail in such a dynamic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-15 Produced by Darleen Dove, Shannon Barker, Cathy Maxam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38311 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38311 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133856.0 38311