02275cam a22003013u 4500 58518 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. 2 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 (Vol. 2 of 3)" by Edmund Yates is a work of fiction likely written in the late 19th century. This novel continues the exploration of social dynamics and personal relationships, focusing on the lives of different characters affected by love, ambition, and societal expectations. The narrative particularly centers around Hester Gould and her complex feelings towards the recent marriage of Robert Streightley to Katharine Guyon, revealing themes of rivalry, social class, and the consequences of emotional choices. At the start of the novel, we find Hester Gould in a conversation with her friend Ellen about not attending Ellen's brother's wedding to the seemingly perfect Katharine. Tension arises from Hester's feelings of resentment and anger towards the situation, as she grapples with the reality of Robert's marriage, which she feels minimizes her own worth and aspirations. As the story unfolds, we witness the dynamics shift, from their wedding to the early days of the marriage, emphasizing Hester's internal conflict and the daunting pressures placed on all characters as they navigate their societal roles. Meanwhile, Katharine's struggle to find genuine happiness and connection within her marriage becomes apparent, setting the stage for emotional turmoil and potential conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58518 99345 99345