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Poor Wise Man

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Poor Wise Man

Poor Wise Man

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Published in the early 20th century, 'Poor Wise Man' by Mary Roberts Rinehart intertwines romance and suspense against a backdrop of political tension in America. The narrative follows Lily Cardew, a Red Cross worker returning from war, as she navigates her disillusionment with high society and her relationship with William Wallace Cameron, a principled pharmacy clerk. The novel explores themes of class disparity and personal integrity during a time of industrial upheaval.

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