The Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson 1873-1945 creator Abbott, Elenore Plaisted 1876-1935 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Shadowy Third, and Other Stories" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships through richly crafted narratives that reflect the emotional states and psychological dilemmas of its characters. In the opening story, "The Shadowy Third," we are introduced to Margaret Randolph, a young nurse who is smitten with the charismatic surgeon Roland Maradick, while navigating the delicate dynamics of his troubled marriage to Mrs. Maradick, who experiences haunting hallucinations regarding their deceased child. The opening of the tale unfolds as Margaret receives an urgent call to care for Mrs. Maradick, who is portrayed as a sweet yet fragile figure trapped in a web of mental delusions about her child’s ghost. Meanwhile, she is drawn to the allure and magnetism of her employer's husband, Dr. Maradick. As Margaret prepares to step into this emotionally charged situation, the complexity of her feelings becomes evident, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict and the exploration of her loyalty amidst the shadows of Mrs. Maradick’s sorrow and the potential darkness lurking behind Dr. Maradick's charm. The narrative emphasizes the tension between reality and perception, hinting at deeper layers of psychological intricacies that will engage readers throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The shadowy third -- Dare's gift -- The past -- Whispering leaves -- A point in morals -- The difference -- Jordan's end. Release date is 2019-03-05 Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Ghost stories American fiction PS Original publication data not identified 23017163 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59015 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59015 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134347.0 59015