Three Loving Ladies
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2022-03-12 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #67610 |
Description
"Three Loving Ladies" by Mrs. Dowdall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the Fulton family—General Cyril Fulton, his wife Susie, and their daughters Evangeline and Teresa—as they move to Millport, a city characterized by its social climbing and commercial spirit. The family members navigate the complexities of their new life while dealing with issues of class, duty, and personal desires, setting the stage for their interactions with the local community. The opening of the novel vividly describes the drab atmosphere of Millport and the Fultons’ mixed feelings about their relocation. General Fulton reflects on the logistics of the move with dissatisfaction while his wife, Susie, expresses a gentle yet resolute optimism about their new home. Their daughters Evangeline and Teresa display contrasting views on their circumstances, with Evangeline gradually engaging with the local society and Teresa finding fascination in the lives of the less affluent. This introductory section establishes the themes of change, family dynamics, and the search for identity within the backdrop of a bustling and often unforgiving city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)