02218cam a22003013u 4500 47282 UtSlPG 20260610134104.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Russell, Dora, 1830-1905 A Country Sweetheart Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-04 Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Country Sweetheart" by Dora Russell is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of young Phillip Temple, the only son of the wealthy Temple family. As Phillip's parents grapple with their impending loss, the narrative introduces themes of love, grief, and the repercussions on family dynamics, particularly as the heirs of the estate shift with his tragic passing. The opening of this novel begins with the profound sorrow experienced by Mr. and Mrs. Temple as they process the grim news from a surgeon regarding their son’s critical condition following a football accident. Their despair is palpable as Mrs. Temple is overwhelmed with anguish, while Mr. Temple reflects on his marital woes and their strained relationship. The scene is set against the backdrop of a wealthy estate, which will soon see its heir replaced due to Phillip's death. As the narrative progresses, we also meet the new heir, John Temple, who arrives to mourn, contrasting the first family's grief with his own complicated feelings about inheritance and relationships. This early section lays the groundwork for exploring the intertwining lives of love, loss, and the social expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47282 88121 88121