02337cam a22003493u 4500 55298 UtSlPG 20260610134256.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Martin, Helen Reimensnyder, 1868-1939 Her Husband's Purse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-08-08 Produced by Al Haines "Her Husband's Purse" by Helen Reimensnyder Martin is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the fictional Pennsylvania town of New Munich, it delves into the intricacies of social dynamics, familial relationships, and societal expectations through the lens of Daniel Leitzel, a wealthy bachelor, and his controlling sisters, Jennie and Sadie. The story explores themes of love, approval, and the true cost of wealth as the sisters grapple with Daniel's unexpected engagement to a Southern woman named Margaret. The opening of the narrative introduces the sudden and shocking betrothal of Daniel Leitzel, which sends ripples of disbelief and concern through his two spinster sisters. As they react to the news, their conversations reveal their deep-rooted ambitions, possessiveness, and anxieties about a stranger marrying into their wealthy family. Their concern revolves around maintaining control over Daniel's fortune and the correct social standing that such a marriage might challenge. Through sharp dialogue and character exploration, the reader is drawn into a world where money and social perception dictate relationships, setting the stage for the unfolding drama surrounding marriage and family loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Husband and wife -- Fiction Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Pa.) -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Women -- Social conditions -- Fiction Howitt, John Newton, 1885-1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55298 96130 96130