A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
Set in the early 1900s, this gripping tale unfolds in the harsh, wintry landscape of rural Wisconsin, where a wealthy but lonely businessman, Ralph Truitt, seeks companionship through a mail-order bride. Catherine Land, the woman who answers his ad, arrives with her own hidden motives and a past shrouded in mystery. As the two navigate their complex relationship, themes of deception, desire, and redemption intertwine, revealing the dark secrets and emotional scars that bind them. The narrative explores the depths of human longing and the transformative power of love, even when it is born from deceit.
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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