Mrs. Protheroe

by Booth Tarkington

Book Overview

Mrs. Protheroe is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, an American author and playwright. The story is set in a small town in the Midwest and revolves around the titular character, Mrs. Protheroe, a wealthy and respected member of the community. She is known for her charitable works and her involvement in various social organizations.However, Mrs. Protheroe's life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes the victim of a vicious rumor. The rumor suggests that she had an affair with a local businessman, which causes a scandal and threatens to ruin her reputation. Despite her attempts to clear her name, the rumor continues to spread and she becomes an outcast in her own community.As the story progresses, Mrs. Protheroe must confront the harsh realities of gossip and the power of public opinion. She also discovers the true nature of some of the people she thought were her friends and allies. Through her struggles, Mrs. Protheroe learns to stand up for herself and fight back against the unjust accusations.Overall, Mrs. Protheroe is a compelling tale of a woman's journey through adversity and the strength she finds within herself to overcome it. It explores themes of reputation, social status, and the destructive nature of rumors and gossip.A few minutes later, without knowing how he bad got his hat and coat from the cloak-room, Alonzo Rawson found himself walking slowly through the marble vistas of the State-house to the great outer doors with the lady and Truslow. They were talking inconsequently of the weather, and of various legislators, but Alonzo did not know it. He vaguely formed replies to her questions, and he hardly realized what the questions were; he was too stirringly conscious of the rich quiet of her voice and of the caress of the gray fur of her cloak when the back of his hand touched it-- rather accidentally-- now and then, as they moved on together.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419135821
• ISBN13: 9781419135828
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"