02302cam a22003013u 4500 58517 UtSlPG 20260610134340.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yates, Edmund, 1831-1894 Kissing the Rod: A Novel. (Vol. 1 of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-22 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books "Kissing the Rod: A Novel" by Edmund Yates is a fiction work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Robert Streightley, a dedicated money-broker who seems to adhere strictly to the rigors of his profession, yet finds his life unexpectedly touched by a young woman named Katharine Guyon, whose presence begins to awaken feelings in him that he has not previously experienced. The story appears to explore themes of class disparity, ambition, and the transformative power of love within the bustling context of 1860s London. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of Robert Streightley, a successful and industrious money-broker whose life is defined by work and responsibility. As he diligently manages his business, he unexpectedly encounters Katharine Guyon, the daughter of one of his clients, who seeks his assistance regarding a bill due on behalf of her father. Their initial meeting sparks a contemplation in Robert, revealing his contrasting world of business and the allure of Katharine's more carefree life. As the narrative unfolds, Robert grapples with feelings of admiration and jealousy, especially upon recognizing Katharine's interactions with other young men, notably the handsome Gordon Frere, while he navigates his feelings of inadequacy and longing within this new emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58517 99344 99344