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The Truest Pleasure
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Set in the early 1900s in the North Carolina mountains, the narrative follows Ginny and Tom's marriage, forged out of necessity and mutual attraction. While Ginny seeks solace in Pentecostal faith, Tom's obsession with work and security drives him. Their relationship faces challenges, particularly when Tom's health declines, prompting Ginny to confront her true feelings. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of marriage against a backdrop of rural life, echoing timeless emotional struggles.
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The Truest Pleasure, Robert Morgan
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Truest Pleasure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Morgan
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9781565122222
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in the early 1900s in the North Carolina mountains, the narrative follows Ginny and Tom's marriage, forged out of necessity and mutual attraction. While Ginny seeks solace in Pentecostal faith, Tom's obsession with work and security drives him. Their relationship faces challenges, particularly when Tom's health declines, prompting Ginny to confront her true feelings. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of marriage against a backdrop of rural life, echoing timeless emotional struggles.