"The Red Mouse: A Mystery Romance" by William Hamilton Osborne is a story set in the early 1900's. It follows Miriam Challoner, a woman dealing with embarrassment and sadness because of her husband, Lawrence. His gambling and bad choices have made their life difficult, and the story looks at the problems in their marriage, what society thinks of them, and how Miriam feels inside. At the start, Miriam knows her husband is ruining things, and she hears people talking about him. One day, she finds out he came home drunk and acted wildly, mainly through the gossip of others, setting up a big fight that exposes their growing marital problems as Miriam tries to stay strong while facing her husband's behavior. The start of the story highlights the intricate details of relationships, the influence of societal expectations, and the inner chaos within each individual.
The Red Mouse: A Mystery Romance
By William Hamilton Osborne
Amidst whispers and scandal, a wife confronts her husband's destructive path, battling to save her dignity and their crumbling marriage.
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About the AuthorWilliam Hamilton Osborne was a lawyer and writer in the U.S. whose work includes stories, novels, and screenplays. Two novels he wrote were made into films and he wrote the screenplay for another. His work was published in various magazines and The Witch's Tales. The Red Mouse is a five act play that starred Valerie Bergere adapted by H.J.W. Dam from Osborne's novel. The New Jersey Historical Society has a collection of his papers donated by his wife.
William Hamilton Osborne was a lawyer and writer in the U.S. whose work includes stories, novels, and screenplays. Two novels he wrote were made into films and he wrote the screenplay for another. His work was published in various magazines and The Witch's Tales. The Red Mouse is a five act play that starred Valerie Bergere adapted by H.J.W. Dam from Osborne's novel. The New Jersey Historical Society has a collection of his papers donated by his wife.
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