Contrary Mary by Temple Bailey
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"Contrary Mary" by Temple Bailey is a romantic novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Mary Ballard, a strong-willed young woman navigating familial expectations while longing for independence and true love. The narrative explores her relationships, particularly with her family and her new lodger, Roger Poole, as they both seek refuge from their pasts in the same house. The opening of the story introduces a large, somewhat opulent
house on a hill, where a wedding celebration is taking place. Amid the festivities, we meet a brooding figure, Roger Poole, who is there to inquire about renting an apartment. He encounters Mary Ballard, who is different from the other guests, and their conversation hints at a connection that will unfold. As Mary and Roger discuss the possibility of him taking the rooms in her home, it becomes clear that Mary yearns for financial independence and Roger seeks a fresh start after hardships. Their interaction sets the stage for a romance intertwined with Mary’s desire for autonomy and the complexities of her familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bailey, Temple, 1869-1953 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Corson, C. S. (Charles Schell), 1882-1921 |
| Title | Contrary Mary |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17938 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17938-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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