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The Hundredth Chance

The Hundredth Chance

Dell, Ethel M.

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ISBN10: 116334463X
ISBN13: 9781163344637
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 572
Weight: 2.21
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hundredth Chance is a novel written by Ethel M. Dell. It tells the story of a young woman named Joan Carthew who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. However, she soon realizes that her new husband is abusive and cruel, and she must find a way to escape him.Joan's chance for freedom comes when she meets a kind and wealthy man named John Maude. Despite their class differences, the two fall in love and plan to elope. However, Joan's husband discovers their plans and threatens to ruin John's reputation if Joan leaves him.The novel follows Joan's struggles as she tries to break free from her husband's control and find happiness with John. Along the way, she must confront her own fears and insecurities and learn to trust in herself and the love of those around her.The Hundredth Chance is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.1917. Dell, British writer, began writing at a young age. Most of her stories are ones of passion and love set in India and other British colonial possessions. The Hundredth Chance begins: My dear Maud, I hope I am not lacking in proper pride. But it is an accepted-though painful-fact that beggars cannot be choosers. Lady Brian spoke with plaintive emphasis the while she drew an elaborate initial in the sand at her feet with the point of her parasol. I cannot live in want, she said, after a thoughtful moment or two. Besides, there is poor little Bunny to be considered. Another thoughtful pause; then: What did you say dear? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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