02236cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500520014526400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350802170041452012150063153400450184665300120189185600430190342174UtSlPG20260610133950.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMoodie, Susanna,d1803-188514aThe World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 3 (of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-02-23  aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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material from the Google Print project.)  a"The World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 3 (of 3)" by Susanna Moodie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complexities of personal relationships, societal expectations, and the consequences of deception. Central characters include Dorothy, Gilbert Rushmere, and his wife Sophy, who navigate a web of emotional turmoil following their tumultuous marriages and intertwined pasts.  The opening portion of the novel establishes a tense domestic scene at Heath Farm after the marriage of Gilbert and Sophy. During a dinner gathering, the interactions between the characters reveal underlying tensions, jealousy, and regret, particularly concerning past relationships. Gilbert feels a mix of self-derision and longing for Dorothy, while Sophy struggles with her insecurities in the shadow of Dorothy's presence. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that familial ties and societal pressures weigh heavily on each character, leading to confrontations and emotional revelations that hint at deeper conflicts ahead. The stage is set for a portrayal of the struggles inherent in love, loyalty, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42174