Mrs. Protheroe

Mrs. Protheroe is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1922. The story is set in a small town in the Midwest and revolves around the life of Mrs. Protheroe, a middle-aged widow who is the epitome of respectability and propriety in her community. She is a devout Christian and a staunch advocate of traditional values, and her life revolves around her church and her family.However, Mrs. Protheroe's life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a young man named Jack Blair, who is half her age. The affair is kept secret from the rest of the town, but eventually, it is exposed, and Mrs. Protheroe's reputation is destroyed.The novel explores themes of morality, hypocrisy, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics that exist within them.Overall, Mrs. Protheroe is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman who defies societal norms and faces the consequences of her choices.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.