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100	1		_aMaxwell, W. B. _q(William Babington), _d1866-1938
245	1	4	_aThe Devil's Garden
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-05
508			_aE-text prepared by Rick Niles, Victoria Woosley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Devil's Garden" by W. B. Maxwell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around William Dale, a village postmaster whose life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly suspended from his position. The narrative delves into the themes of ambition, social class, and the struggles of a man caught in the web of a bureaucratic system. At the start of the novel, we find William Dale in his post office, anxiously opening an official letter that announces his suspension. He reflects on his life, his aspirations, and his wife, Mavis, as they prepare to navigate the uncertainty that lies ahead. The tension builds as he grapples with the implications of this unexpected turn of events, and we see glimpses of his character—ambitious yet proud, tender with his wife but also unsure of the loyalties of those around him. The scene sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his integrity and the societal dynamics at play, suggesting a conflict that will unfold as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14605
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