Their Husbands' Wives (1906)

Their Husbands' Wives is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1906. The story revolves around two couples, the Westons and the Dryfooses, who are friends and neighbors in a small New England town. The two women, Isabel Weston and Imogene Graham Dryfoos, are both unhappy in their marriages and begin to confide in each other. As they become closer, their husbands, Frank Weston and Dryfoos, become suspicious and jealous of their relationship. Meanwhile, a young artist named Basil March enters the scene and falls in love with Isabel. The novel explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and the role of women in society. Howells' writing style is known for its realism and social commentary, and this novel is no exception. Overall, Their Husbands' Wives is a thought-provoking and compelling read that delves into the complexities of human relationships.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.