The Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing) by E. H. Young

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.html.images 556 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.epub3.images 277 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.epub.images 286 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.epub.noimages 271 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.kf8.images 529 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.kindle.images 517 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8131.txt.utf-8 531 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8131/pg8131-h.zip 275 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Young, E. H. (Emily Hilda), 1880-1949
Title The Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing)
Credits Suzanne Shell, Anne Reshnyk, cam, Delphine Lettau, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing)" by E. H. Young is a novel likely penned during the early 20th century. This work revolves around Rose Mallett, a young woman navigating her complex relationships, particularly with Francis Sales, who is infatuated with her despite her indifference. Set against a backdrop of pastoral beauty, the story explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal freedom in a world constrained by tradition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Rose riding through the picturesque English countryside, where she encounters Francis Sales. Their dialogue reveals a tension between them: Francis expresses his desire for a deeper connection, while Rose firmly asserts her lack of romantic feelings, preferring the allure of independence over the confines of marriage. Their exchange reflects Rose's internal conflict—her acknowledgment of societal pressures contrasts with her yearning for a life filled with adventure and self-discovery. As Rose grapples with her identity and her place in a social hierarchy dominated by family expectations, the stage is set for a narrative that explores her struggle against the limitations of her environment, including her eventual interactions with Francis's new wife, Christabel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8131
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 19, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 45 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!