The Purple Parasol by George Barr McCutcheon
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| Author | McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928 |
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| Title | The Purple Parasol |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Avinash Kothare, Charles Aldarondo and the On-line Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Purple Parasol" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted romantic comedy revolves around themes of love, infidelity, and mistaken identities, capturing the vibrant social dynamics of the time. The story features an intriguing plot that centers on a young attorney, Sam Rossiter, who is tasked with shadowing the beautiful Mrs. Wharton, suspected of having an affair. The narrative follows Rossiter's misadventures as he navigates the complications of his assignment to gather evidence against Mrs. Wharton, who he discovers is not only captivating but also has her own burdens. As he encounters unexpected twists, including the appearance of her love interest, Everett Havens, Rossiter finds himself attracted to Mrs. Wharton, leading to a conflict between his duty and his growing feelings for her. The story unfolds with elements of humor and romance, illustrating how perceptions can be distorted and how love inadvertently complicates even the most straightforward assignments. The dynamic between the characters ultimately leads to surprising revelations, making for an engaging tale that explores the interplay between duty and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Lawyers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6575 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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