The Fifth Wheel

The Fifth Wheel is a novel written by Olive Higgins Prouty and published in 1916. The story revolves around a young woman named Deborah Lee who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is the youngest of five siblings and often feels like the fifth wheel, unwanted and unnecessary. Deborah's family is wealthy and prestigious, but she feels suffocated by their expectations and traditions. She longs for adventure and independence, which she finds in the form of a young man named David. They fall in love and plan to elope, but their plans are thwarted by Deborah's family.The novel explores themes of love, family, tradition, and the struggle for independence. It also portrays the societal expectations placed on women during that time period and the limitations they faced in pursuing their dreams.Overall, The Fifth Wheel is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century.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.