Silver Doorknobs
Silver Doorknobs by Marian Quaglino is a work of fiction published by iUniverse in December 2007. This 264-page novel explores the complexities of relationships through the story of Wess, who breaks off his engagement to Catherine. In a twist of deception, Catherine informs her parents of a hastily arranged wedding, leading to a series of ethical dilemmas for Wess as he grapples with the implications of his decision.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance, family life, and the intricacies of marriage and divorce. As the plot unfolds, Wess faces the consequences of his actions, caught between societal expectations and personal desires. The story reveals the tension between love and obligation, as Wess confronts his feelings for Catherine and the pressures of legacy. This edition presents a detailed exploration of the characters’ motivations and the challenges they face in a world where appearances often dictate reality.
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Wess breaks his engagement, but Catherine is not one to be jilted. Deviously, she selects a fictitious date, and tells her parents that she and Wess have decided to marry within two weeks. Her parents announce the wedding date at a cocktail gathering and thirty-two prominent guests offer congratulations.
He must consider ethics, ending the relationship now will disgrace her family, he, will be humiliated, and April 8th 1887 is the day he is condemned to immoral nuptials.
Maliciously, she planned the entrapment, but the eighteen-year old debutante is more than crafty. The Honeymoon reveals a virginal, tempestuous, teenager and Wess responds to trickery in reverse. He is the last of his clan, desperately, he wants an heir and realizing that Catherine is the key, he becomes a hypocrite intending to impregnate the wife that he doesn’t love.
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