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100 1 _aLeverson, Ada,
_d1862-1933
245 1 0 _aTenterhooks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aBook 2 of The Little Ottleys
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sarah Lewis, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Tenterhooks" by Ada Leverson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Ottley family, primarily focusing on the characters Bruce and Edith Ottley, exploring themes of social conventions, family dynamics, and romantic entanglements within their circle. The opening of the novel introduces us to Edith, who is feeling unwell, and contrasts her situation with Bruce, who is ironically trying to redirect attention onto himself by feigning an illness. As they prepare to welcome their first child, there is humorous discourse regarding names, particularly the name "Matilda," which Bruce rejects in favor of "Aspasia." The narrative blends witty dialogue and keen observations about the characters’ relationships and societal expectations, all while hinting at the complexities of their interactions with family and friends, including a forthcoming dinner invitation from the Mitchells that sets off a series of misunderstandings. This initial glimpse into the Ottley household hints at both tender affection and societal satire, setting the stage for the intertwining stories that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10021
999 _c51642
_d51642