
THE PASTOR'S WIFE - By the Author of "Elizabeth and Her German Garden" - Illustrated by Arthur Litle - GARDEN CITY—NEW YORK - DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY - 1914
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
PART I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
Ingeborg, a young woman raised in a strict, quiet household, is sent to London after a painful dental procedure. The bustling streets, the glow of shop windows, and the crisp spring air awaken a sense of freedom she has never known. As she wanders the city, the ordinary rhythms of daily life feel suddenly electric, and she begins to question the expectations that have long governed her world.
Amid the capital’s clamor she encounters a gentle pastor whose quiet confidence both unsettles and intrigues her. Their unexpected meeting hints at a choice between duty and desire, and the promise of a new kind of love that could reshape Ingeborg’s future. The story follows her tentative steps toward independence, capturing the thrill of discovery and the delicate balance between tradition and the yearning for something more.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (719K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Laura McDonald at http://www.girlebooks.com and Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-05-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1941
Best known for the witty classic Elizabeth and Her German Garden and the much-loved novel The Enchanted April, this sharp, funny writer turned everyday frustrations and longings into elegant fiction. Her books often blend social comedy with a clear-eyed interest in marriage, freedom, and the inner lives of women.
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