The Nest; The White Pagoda; The Suicide; A Forsaken Temple; Miss Jones And The Masterpiece (1913)

""The Nest; The White Pagoda; The Suicide; A Forsaken Temple; Miss Jones And The Masterpiece"" is a collection of short stories written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick and originally published in 1913. The book consists of five separate tales, each exploring different themes and characters. ""The Nest"" follows the story of a young woman who finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage and must navigate her way through a web of secrets and lies to find happiness. ""The White Pagoda"" takes place in China and tells the story of a young Englishwoman who falls in love with a Chinese man, only to be faced with the cultural and societal barriers that threaten to keep them apart. ""The Suicide"" is a tragic tale of unrequited love and the devastating consequences that can result from it. ""A Forsaken Temple"" explores the themes of guilt and redemption as a man grapples with the aftermath of a terrible mistake he made in his youth. Finally, ""Miss Jones And The Masterpiece"" is a lighthearted story about a group of friends who must navigate the world of art and high society to solve a mystery and uncover a hidden masterpiece. Overall, ""The Nest; The White Pagoda; The Suicide; A Forsaken Temple; Miss Jones And The Masterpiece"" is a collection of thought-provoking and engaging short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and emotions.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.