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100 1 _aWallis, Ella Bell
245 1 0 _aExcavating a Husband
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-09-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Mary Glenn Krause, Sam W., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Excavating a Husband" by Ella Bell Wallis is a novel published in the early 20th century. Set during a time when societal expectations for women were shifting, the book revolves around themes of romance, adventure, and the pursuit of hidden treasure, demonstrating how personal aspirations can intertwine with the larger narratives of life. The story primarily follows the engaging character of Katherine Boulby, a single woman of fifty who seeks meaning and excitement beyond the confines of her domestic existence. The narrative unfolds as Katherine and her brother Joseph move to a seaside home once owned by the mysterious Captain Peter Shannon, who has not been heard from in several years. Katherine's fascination with the Captain deepens as she discovers his personal belongings and a thrilling log of his shipwreck. Convinced that he must have hidden treasure, she enlists the help of Mr. Murphy, a charming stranger who may have ulterior motives. As they embark on a quest for the treasure, humorous and romantic entanglements ensue, challenging Katherine's views on love and companionship. Ultimately, the journey leads to unexpected revelations about treasure—both material and in human relationships—culminating in a delightful resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Fiction
653 _aOlder people -- Fiction
653 _aIdentity -- Fiction
653 _aTreasure hunting -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57975
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