Project Gutenberg 2022-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 116 Upright, Blanche 1880 1948 Caro, Blanche Sarah 22012631 The Valley of Content $aUnited States :$bA.L. Burt Company,$c1922. Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Valley of Content" by Blanche Upright is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Marjorie Benton, a mother navigating the trials of marriage and motherhood while dealing with her aspirations for a more comfortable life and the societal pressures that come with newfound wealth. Through Marjorie's experiences, the book explores themes of contentment, ambition, and the complexities of love and materialism. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Marjorie in her cozy kitchen, preparing dinner for her husband, Hugh. The warmth of domestic life contrasts with her growing discontent, as she ponders the burdens of unfulfilled desires and societal expectations. Despite her love for her family, she finds herself yearning for a life that includes more comfort and status. As the narrative unfolds, Marjorie's internal struggles become apparent, culminating in a significant turning point when Hugh’s invention brings unexpected wealth. This initial glimpse sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their evolving relationship against the backdrop of their changing fortunes and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20180709143300upright 1922 US Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American fiction -- 20th century PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 618728 2025-06-27T04:01:19.062905 text/html 599429 2024-10-18T20:40:04 text/html 1381099 2025-06-27T04:01:26.067859 application/epub+zip 1393957 2025-06-27T04:01:20.430904 application/epub+zip 333074 2025-06-27T04:01:19.616895 application/epub+zip 1560631 2025-06-27T04:01:30.580849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1527350 2025-06-27T04:01:25.471886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 467755 2022-09-30T13:16:04.673056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552680 2025-06-27T04:01:17.961912 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 532813 2024-10-18T20:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16300 2025-06-27T04:01:30.711843 application/rdf+xml 20548 2025-06-27T04:01:19.741884 image/jpeg 2643 2025-06-27T04:01:19.678897 image/jpeg 2200276 2025-06-27T04:01:19.134909 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia