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Henry Kitchell Webster
1875-1932
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Books by Henry Kitchell Webster
The Real Adventure
"The Real Adventure" by Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the lives of various characters, particularly focusing on Rosalind Stanton and her complex relationships as she navigates her journey towards self-discovery, romance, and the societal expectations of her time. Through her interactions with the professor, her family, and her peers, themes of love, ambition, and personal growth begin to unfold. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a professor's lecture, where Rosalind, amused by his facetious advice about marriage, becomes the focal point of his attention. Despite his irritation at her distraction, it’s evident that she captivates him. Following the class, she leaves with a sprightly demeanor, contrasting the previous weightiness of the academic atmosphere. As she heads home, she experiences a confrontational but enlightening moment with a streetcar conductor, ultimately leading to an unexpected connection with Rodney Aldrich, a man who appears to share her spirited outlook on life. This pivotal encounter sets the stage for the evolving dynamics between the characters and their respective adventures, both romantic and intellectual.
Mary Wollaston
"Mary Wollaston" by Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. The story revolves around the Wollaston family, primarily focusing on the complex relationships between the main characters, including Miss Lucile Wollaston, her brother Doctor John Wollaston, and John's wife, Paula. As tensions arise in their interpersonal dynamics, the narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and familial obligation against the backdrop of societal changes and challenges. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the Wollaston family during a morning breakfast in March 1919. Miss Lucile is trying to maintain her composure while dealing with her brother, Doctor John, who appears jovial and distracted after a night of work as a surgeon. A letter from John's daughter, Mary, stirs latent emotions regarding their tumultuous relationship. As Lucile recalls the backstory, we learn about John's contentious relationship with Mary after a disagreement about her romantic choices that led to her seeking independence through war work in New York. Meanwhile, John's new marriage to Paula introduces a complicated layer to the family structure, where Lucile grapples with her feelings about Paula's role and the changes in her brother. The characters are vividly drawn, hinting at deeper emotional conflicts and unspoken tensions that will influence the narrative as it unfolds.
The banker and the bear : $b The story of a corner in lard
“The Banker and the Bear: The Story of a Corner in Lard” by Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to center on the world of finance and business intrigue, focusing on family dynamics, ambition, and market speculation. The main character is John Bagsbury, a serious and driven banker seeking to modernize and control his father's old and conservative savings bank, set against a backdrop of personal relationships and rivalries among financiers. The opening of the novel introduces the Bagsbury family and their banking legacy, revealing the emotional rifts and ambitions that drive the characters. We learn about John’s difficult relationship with his father, his departure to another bank under the influence of the speculator Melville Sponley, and his eventual return to fight for control of the family’s institution after his father’s death. The narrative then broadens to include Dick Haselridge, John’s niece, whose arrival brings new perspectives and emotional resonance to the family. Initial chapters depict John’s struggles against a restrictive will, the maneuverings required to gain control of the bank, and the interconnected personal and professional lives of those around him. The story sets the stage for high-stakes business drama, introducing the pivotal figures and motives that will drive the coming conflicts.
The Corbin necklace
"The Corbin Necklace" by Henry Kitchell Webster is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. It follows a prominent Midwestern family on the eve of Judith Corbin’s wedding, when an infamous pearl necklace becomes the center of danger, pride, and intrigue. Narrated by a nearby family friend confined with a broken leg, the story watches sharp-eyed young Punch, reluctant bride Judy, their formidable grandmother, their strained mother Victoria, and returning Uncle Alec as a vanished heirloom exposes hidden loyalties and fault lines. The opening of the novel sets the scene: Punch frets that newspapers have announced the pearls as Judy’s wedding gift, the neighbor-narrator sketches the Corbin dynasty and its iron-willed matriarch, and Judy arrives home ambivalent about her marriage to Bruce Applebury. At The Oaks, Punch discovers the safe once left unlocked; tensions flare between Victoria and Mrs. Corbin over who should have the necklace; Judy hints at her grandmother’s morphine use; and Uncle Alec reappears from the Philippines. On the day the guests arrive, Judy abruptly feigns a sprained ankle after a jolting encounter, and that evening Mrs. Corbin invites her to wear the pearls—but the case proves empty, prompting Victoria to urge secrecy while Alec argues for detectives. The party continues: Judy hides a hastily delivered note in a vase, Punch keeps a nocturnal watch, glimpses a man in torn, pale pajamas heading upstairs, and encounters Miss Digby in the hall, until morning brings Punch a sudden idea about where to look, cutting the opening on a taut cliff.