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The Rose-Garden Husband

Margaret Widdemer

The Rose-Garden Husband

The Rose-Garden Husband

Margaret Widdemer

American Literature, Novels, Romance

The Rose-Garden Husband, written by Margaret Widdemer in the early 20th century, follows Phyllis Braithwaite, a 25-year-old librarian who dreams of a more fulfilling life filled with love and beauty. As she navigates her mundane existence, a chance encounter leads to a marriage proposal from Allan, a sad invalid, which brings both hope and complexity to her aspirations. The novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal fulfillment, offering a humorous and heartwarming narrative that reflects the desires of its time. It was adapted into the 1917 film 'A Wife on Trial.'

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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Phyllis Braithwaite, a twenty-five-year-old libraria...

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A message of good cheer, of happiness, of love, is carried to the reader in this delightful story of Phyllis, who is the...

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