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100	1		_aChambers, Robert W. _q(Robert William), _d1865-1933
245	1	4	_aThe Business of Life
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-09-12
508			_aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
520			_a"The Business of Life" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around James Philip Desboro, a man of leisure living in Westchester, as he navigates complex relationships, particularly with Mrs. Clydesdale, who visits him unexpectedly and reveals her troubled marriage. Through interactions with various characters, including Jacqueline Nevers, an antique dealer, the book explores themes of loyalty, love, societal expectations, and personal identity against the backdrop of a changing social landscape. At the start of the novel, Desboro is approached by Mrs. Clydesdale, an unhappy woman seeking refuge from her husband. Their tense conversation reveals her feelings of entrapment within a loveless marriage, and Desboro’s struggle with his past affection for her becomes evident. As their discussion unfolds, his internal conflicts about responsibility and honor come into play, revealing his complicated feelings about love and commitment. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Desboro's life choices, including his burgeoning contact with Jacqueline Nevers, who offers a contrasting perspective on passion and ambition. The unfolding drama promises an engaging look at the intersections of personal desires and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLove stories
653			_aRich people -- Fiction
653			_aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653			_aNew York (State) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aBusinesswomen -- Fiction
653			_aHusband and wife -- Fiction
700	1		_aGibson, Charles Dana, _d1867-1944
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43703
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