The Marryers: A History Gathered from a Brief of the Honorable Socrates Potter

By Irving Bacheller

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Tangled in a web of secrets, wealth, and societal expectations, a millionaire and his family face blackmail and romantic entanglements that could change their lives forever.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2015-09-30

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Summary

"The Marryers: A History Gathered from a Brief of The Honorable Socrates Potter" by Irving Bacheller is a story set in the early 1900s, where readers meet Whitfield Norris, a rich man dealing with problems caused by his money and secrets from the past. Told through the eyes of a lawyer named Socrates Potter, the story looks at themes of love and what society expects of people, as Norris tries to handle relationships in both America and Europe. Potter visits Norris's home and learns about Norris' secret challenges, including a blackmail threat related to his father's past actions. The story also shows Norris's family, especially his daughter Gwendolyn, highlighting the romantic possibilities and social challenges they face living among the wealthy which all point to a future filled with exciting mysteries and tough decisions.