The Bigamist by Ethel Mills (1925)

The novel revolves around a woman who enters into a bigamous marriage, unaware that her husband is already married. The story explores the consequences of this deception and its impact on the lives of those involved.

By Ethel Mills · First published 1925 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction · 34 chapters · 98,531 words

First lines

In the handsome room, softly lighted with shaded electric lamps, a man sat in a low chair, his legs stretched out compass-wise, his brow resting on his hand. He had the appearance of being asleep, save that every now and again the fingers pressing his brow pressed harder or were momentarily relaxed; he made no other movement: for fully half an hour he had not altered his pose. The only other occupant of the room, a woman, tall and slender, with a wealth of golden hair crowning her small head, stood at the long open window with her back to the room, her pose as still as the man's, but considerably less absorbed.

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Genres

• Drama — The book explores complex emotional relationships and personal conflicts, typical of dramatic literature.
• Romance — The central focus is on the romantic relationship between the main characters, highlighting love and emotional bonds.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style is introspective and character-driven, emphasizing themes of love, identity, and societal norms.
• Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the characters' inner thoughts and emotional struggles, particularly regarding love and fidelity.

Tags

Marriage · Deception · Secrets · Family Drama · Romance · Infidelity · Relationships · Psychological Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Domestic Life

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The Bigamist is listed on Textopian as a novel by Ethel Mills, dated 1925 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Ethel Mills
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary
• Length: 98,531 words
• Structure: 34 chapters, 2,007 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER 1
• CHAPTER 2
• CHAPTER 3
• CHAPTER 4
• CHAPTER 5
• CHAPTER 6
• CHAPTER 7
• CHAPTER 8
• CHAPTER 9
• CHAPTER 10
• CHAPTER 11
• CHAPTER 12
• CHAPTER 13
• CHAPTER 14
• CHAPTER 15
• CHAPTER 16
• CHAPTER 17
• CHAPTER 18
• CHAPTER 19
• CHAPTER 20
• CHAPTER 21
• CHAPTER 22
• CHAPTER 23
• CHAPTER 24
• CHAPTER 25
• CHAPTER 26
• CHAPTER 27
• CHAPTER 28
• CHAPTER 29
• CHAPTER 30
• CHAPTER 31
• CHAPTER 32
• CHAPTER 33
• CHAPTER 34

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• The Shadow of the Past (1915)
• Coelebs (1890)
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• Imprudence (1894)
• The Stronger Influence (1911)
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