""Substance and Shadows: Or Phases of Everyday Life"" is a novel by Emma Wellmont that explores the complexities of human relationships and the different facets of everyday life. The story follows the lives of two families, the Hunters and the Harrisons, who are neighbors and friends. The Hunters are a wealthy family, while the Harrisons are struggling to make ends meet. The novel delves into the themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and redemption. The main characters are Elizabeth Hunter, a beautiful and wealthy woman who is married to a successful businessman, and her best friend, Alice Harrison, who is struggling to support her family. The novel explores the dynamics of their friendship, as well as their relationships with their husbands and children. Throughout the book, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, including financial struggles, infidelity, and illness. The novel also touches on issues of class and social status, as the Hunters and Harrisons come from very different backgrounds. Overall, ""Substance and Shadows"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of everyday life and the challenges that people face in their relationships and personal struggles.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.
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