02545cam a22003613u 4500 42771 UtSlPG 20260610133958.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hutten zum Stolzenberg, Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von, 1874-1957 Happy House Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-22 E-text prepared by Annie McGuire from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "Happy House" by Freifrau von Betsey Riddle Hutten zum Stolzenberg is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life of Mrs. Violet Walbridge, an author navigating the challenges of family life while dealing with her fading literary career. Set against the backdrop of her home, known as "Happy House," the narrative introduces the complexities of her relationships with her husband, children, and the young journalist, Oliver Wick, who is drawn into their world. At the start of the story, Mrs. Walbridge is depicted as fatigued and somewhat disconnected from the laughter and festivities around her home, providing a glimpse into her struggles as a writer and mother. The young and inquisitive Oliver Wick arrives to interview Violet and soon finds himself observing the dynamics of her family, including her unsuccessful husband and artistic son, Paul. The tension between Violet's literary aspirations and her family's expectations becomes evident, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and the societal pressures she faces in a changing world. The opening chapters lay a rich foundation for the themes of familial obligation, the quest for personal identity, and the bittersweet nature of artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Domestic fiction Married people -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction Women novelists -- Fiction Families -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42771 83610 83610