Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-Hand

Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-Hand is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The story revolves around the life of Mrs. Pendleton, a wealthy and influential woman living in San Francisco during the late 19th century. Mrs. Pendleton is known for her extravagant lifestyle, her love for horses, and her passion for driving her four-in-hand carriage. The novel follows Mrs. Pendleton's journey as she navigates through the complexities of high society, politics, and personal relationships. She is faced with various challenges, including the disapproval of her peers, financial troubles, and the unexpected death of her husband. Despite these setbacks, Mrs. Pendleton remains determined to maintain her independence and pursue her passions.Throughout the book, Atherton provides a vivid depiction of life in San Francisco during the Gilded Age, highlighting the stark contrast between the wealthy elite and the struggling working class. The novel also explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the pursuit of happiness.Overall, Mrs. Pendleton's Four-in-Hand is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a strong and independent woman during a transformative period in American history.1903. Atherton, was an American Feminist and writer of social and historical fiction, much of it set in California. Although her reputation is founded primarily on her California fiction and essays, as well as her biography of Alexander Hamilton, Atherton also produced a number of Gothic stories, some of them, such as The Bell in the Fog, were considered significant achievements in the Gothic/supernaturalist tradition. The story begins: Jessica, her hands clenched and teeth set, stood looking with hard eyes at a small heap of letters lying on the floor. The sun, blazing through the open window, made her blink unconsciously, and the ocean's deep voice rising to the Newport sands seemed to reiterate: -Contempt! Contempt! 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