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The Pool in the Desert

The Pool in the Desert

Duncan, Sara Jeanette

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General Juvenile Fiction

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9367143354
ISBN13: 9789367143353
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Pool in the Desert tells the story of a woman named Judy who falls in love with her best friend's son. Just as they are about to elope, tragedy strikes when Judy's husband is killed during a military mission, despite her lover's brave efforts to save him. Following this event, Somers proposes to Judy, but upon returning to London, she finds him far less appealing than she did in the desert. As the narrator suggests, Judy may be choosing pride over accepting a happiness that would require less humiliation than if they had eloped together. The narrative captures Judy's internal conflict and her struggle between societal expectations and personal desires. The story's conclusion is deliberately ambiguous, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of love, loyalty, and the choices we make. Through its nuanced exploration of emotions, The Pool in the Desert presents an engaging tale that resonates with themes of sacrifice and the challenges of human relationships.

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