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Rose Garden Husband

Rose Garden Husband

Written by: Margaret Widdemer
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 In Rose Garden Husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Widdemer invites readers into the life of Phyllis, a 25-year-old childrens librarian who excels in her profession but finds herself yearning for something more. When she encounters a familiar face from her hometown—a woman with two children—Phyllis begins to grapple with her own desires for love and belonging. In a surprising twist, she marries an invalid expected to soon pass away. Will Phyllis discover the love she longs for, and can she redefine her life against the odds? Note This book is in the public domain in the USA. The author passed away in 1978, so copyright may still apply in other countries. - Summary by Stav NisserCopyright Family and Culture
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  • 014 - Chapter 14

    014 - Chapter 14
    Feb 13 2026
    In Rose Garden Husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Widdemer invites readers into the life of Phyllis, a 25-year-old childrens librarian who excels in her profession but finds herself yearning for something more. When she encounters a familiar face from her hometown—a woman with two children—Phyllis begins to grapple with her own desires for love and belonging. In a surprising twist, she marries an invalid expected to soon pass away. Will Phyllis discover the love she longs for, and can she redefine her life against the odds? Note This book is in the public domain in the USA. The author passed away in 1978, so copyright may still apply in other countries. - Summary by Stav Nisser
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    35 mins
  • 013 - Chapter 13

    013 - Chapter 13
    Feb 13 2026
    In Rose Garden Husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Widdemer invites readers into the life of Phyllis, a 25-year-old childrens librarian who excels in her profession but finds herself yearning for something more. When she encounters a familiar face from her hometown—a woman with two children—Phyllis begins to grapple with her own desires for love and belonging. In a surprising twist, she marries an invalid expected to soon pass away. Will Phyllis discover the love she longs for, and can she redefine her life against the odds? Note This book is in the public domain in the USA. The author passed away in 1978, so copyright may still apply in other countries. - Summary by Stav Nisser
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    19 mins
  • 012 - Chapter 12

    012 - Chapter 12
    Feb 13 2026
    In Rose Garden Husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Widdemer invites readers into the life of Phyllis, a 25-year-old childrens librarian who excels in her profession but finds herself yearning for something more. When she encounters a familiar face from her hometown—a woman with two children—Phyllis begins to grapple with her own desires for love and belonging. In a surprising twist, she marries an invalid expected to soon pass away. Will Phyllis discover the love she longs for, and can she redefine her life against the odds? Note This book is in the public domain in the USA. The author passed away in 1978, so copyright may still apply in other countries. - Summary by Stav Nisser
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    27 mins
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