02269cam a22003613u 4500 48621 UtSlPG 20260610134122.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07030833 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911 Light-Fingered Gentry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-31 Produced by Al Haines "Light-Fingered Gentry" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of societal dynamics and personal relationships, focusing on complex characters navigating their lives amid changing social landscapes. The narrative primarily centers around Neva Carlin and Horace Armstrong, delving into their troubled marriage and the ramifications of their emotional estrangement. The opening of the novel introduces Neva, a young woman of somber demeanor and beauty, who seeks a private meeting with her husband, Horace. Their conversation reveals a deep disconnect in their marriage, rooted in unfulfilled expectations and the lingering aftermath of a lost child. As they navigate their emotional turmoil, Neva expresses her desire for freedom, leading to a poignant discussion about their past choices that have led to their current dissatisfaction. The scene is filled with a sense of melancholy as both characters confront the reality of their situation, setting the stage for their individual journeys toward self-discovery within the confines of their societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Commercial crimes -- Fiction Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction Brehm, George, 1878-1966 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48621 89460 89460