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Katherine Lauderdale; Vol. 2 of 2
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Katharine Lauderdale, Vol. 2 of 2" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Katharine Lauderdale, as she navigates the complexities of marriage, family expectations, and societal pressures, particularly concerning her relationship with Jack Ralston, her husband. The narrative delves into themes of independence, love, and the clash between personal desires and familial duty. At the start of this second volume, the tension is palpable as Katharine meets with her wealthy uncle, Robert Lauderdale, to discuss her recent secret marriage to Jack Ralston. Expecting support, she finds herself facing unexpected hurdles as her uncle questions both her and Jack's decisions, highlighting the familial expectations and societal norms that impact their lives. Meanwhile, Jack experiences his own emotional turmoil, feeling the weight of their union and grappling with his identity as a man in a world that has long deemed him a failure. This opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of love, pride, and the struggle between personal happiness and familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2016-01-10
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