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100 1 _aAtherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn,
_d1857-1948
245 1 0 _aMrs. Pendleton's Four-in-hand
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-27
508 _aProduced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/mrspendletonsfou00atherich).
520 _a"Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-hand" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging work explores themes of love, power dynamics, and the complexities of social relationships through the lens of a widow navigating romantic interests. The story unfolds as Mrs. Jessica Pendleton, recently bereaved, receives four simultaneous marriage proposals from her former admirers, unveiling a blend of humor and drama as she decides how to respond. The narrative centers on Mrs. Pendleton's clever manipulation of the situation after receiving the insincere proposals from her four suitors, who initially appear to be in jest. As Jessica navigates the unwitting competition between the men—Clarence Trent, Norton Boswell, Edward Dedham, and John Severance—she delights in maintaining her ruse while asserting her independence and intelligence. Each man's unique characteristics and responses add layers to Jessica's interactions, showcasing her wit and cunning. Ultimately, the story culminates in a confrontation at a seaside cliff, where Jessica's true intentions are exposed, leading to unexpected resolutions and revelations about her relationships and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aNewport (R.I.) -- Fiction
653 _aBetrothal -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51059
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