Flexible Morals (1898)

By Ruth Louise Sheldon

Book Overview

Flexible Morals is a novel written by Ruth Louise Sheldon and published in 1898. The book revolves around the story of a young woman named Helen who is caught in a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Helen is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is married to a wealthy and successful businessman. However, she is not satisfied with her life and seeks excitement and adventure outside of her marriage.As Helen becomes more involved in the social scene, she meets a group of people who have very flexible morals. They engage in all kinds of scandalous behavior, including adultery, drug use, and gambling. Helen is drawn to this lifestyle and begins to participate in these activities herself.As the story progresses, Helen's behavior becomes increasingly reckless and she finds herself in dangerous situations. She becomes involved with a man who is not her husband and is forced to confront the consequences of her actions.Flexible Morals is a cautionary tale about the dangers of moral ambiguity and the consequences of straying from one's values. It explores themes of infidelity, deception, and the consequences of one's actions. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the moral attitudes of the late 19th century and remains a thought-provoking read to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165428504
• ISBN13: 9781165428502
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"