ABOUT THIS STORY: THE BELOVED WOMAN is a romantic tale that delves into the complexities of marriage and tangled emotions. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a snowstorm in New York, where the protagonist grapples with love, choices, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
The book's central theme revolves around a beautiful woman who faces temptation from worldly and sensuous treasures. Ultimately, she renounces these material pursuits in favor of an ethical and morally superior path - a narrative reminiscent of the story of Christ, but portrayed through the lens of a woman.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kathleen Thompson Norris (July 16, 1880 - January 18, 1966) was an American novelist and newspaper columnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writers in the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was a prolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers. Her stories appeared frequently in the popular press of the day, including Atlantic, The American Magazine, McClure's, Everybody's, Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion. Norris used her fiction to promote family and moralistic values, such as the sanctity of marriage, the nobility of motherhood, and the importance of service to others.

CONDITION: PLEASE NOTE: This is an ex-library book. This book was discarded and was in a private library since then. Given that, it is in the condition described as follows. This antique book is complete and intact, in good condition as evidenced by the photos. The covers are in good condition with light corner wear. The inside covers are in good condition, with no cracking or separation present at the hinges. There are remnants of library stickers on the front inside covers and endpapers. The pages are in good to very good condition. The spine in good condition, the lettering is easily read. There are some library numbers on the spine.

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