
Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Volume 2 - CHAPTER IX
Janet finds herself caught in a tense tug‑of‑war between desire and duty, a young woman whose restless spirit refuses to be tamed by the expectations of her time. As she navigates a volatile relationship with Ditmar, she wrestles with questions of love, autonomy, and the moral vacuum left by fading traditions. Her inner battle is amplified by the cramped, simmering atmosphere of the household, where everyday concerns—like a cracked stove and a looming expense—loom as symbols of larger constraints.
Amid whispered arguments and a flurry of letters that hint at distant family ties, Janet’s resolve to leave the oppressive environment gains momentum. Yet the pull of lingering resentment, the lure of retaliation, and the unpredictability of daily life keep her on the brink of decision. Listeners are invited into a vivid portrait of a woman on the cusp of self‑realization, set against a backdrop of social change and personal turmoil.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (255K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1947
A hugely popular American novelist in the early 1900s, he wrote historical fiction and political novels that spoke to the mood of Progressive Era readers. Though often overshadowed by the better-known British statesman of the same name, his books were major bestsellers in their day.
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