The Purple Parasol

"The Purple Parasol" by George Barr McCutcheon is a humorous book set in the old days, focusing on love, affairs, and mix-ups, showing how people acted back then. The story follows Sam Rossiter, a young lawyer, whose mission is to observe Mrs. Wharton for potentially having an affair. As he tries to collect proof against Mrs. Wharton, Rossiter finds out she's fascinating, but also that she has her own problems. Along with that comes Everett Havens, who is the love interest. As the plot thickens, Rossiter becomes increasingly drawn to Mrs. Wharton, which brings a dilemma between his responsibilities and his feelings. The novel takes a humorous tone and delves into topics of love as complicated and muddled up situations that come from it arises. The relationships among the characters creates unexpected truths, forming an interesting story of obligation and the emotion of longing.