The Real Adventure

p><I>The Real Adventure</I> (1916) is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster. Written at the height of Webster's career as a popular author of magazine serials <I>The Real Adventure</I> is a story of romance ambition and identity. Exploring the effects of the burgeoning feminist movement on the institution of marriage Webster illustrates the psychological effects of inequality on men and women alike. 'Do you remember when you said that before?' asked Rose. 'You told me that marriage was an adventure anyway and that the only thing to do was to try it-and see what happened.' He grunted. 'The real adventure's just begun...' Rose and Rodney Aldrich had high hopes when they married in their hometown of Chicago. Born into wealth they both rely on the rhythms of upper-class life which prove more conducive to appearances than to true affection. Disappointed eager to prove herself as an independent woman Rose takes the drastic step of temporarily leaving her husband risking their reputations in order to achieve her dream: to make it as a professional actor. <I>The Real Adventure</I> is a novel about regular people faced with the pressures of life and love. Humorous and heartfelt Webster's story reminds us to not only appreciate those we hold dearest but to treat them as equals in every sense of the word.>This edition of Henry Kitchell Webster's <I>The Real Adventure</I> is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>