The Proof Of The Pudding (Edition1) - Softcover

Nicholson, Meredith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9370814647 ISBN 13: 9789370814646

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The proof of the pudding examines the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment as a woman navigates the complexities of class, ambition, and self-identity. The contrast between public charm and private uncertainty underscores the tension between outward appearances and inner struggles. The influence of authority figures shapes the protagonist s sense of duty, creating a journey of self-discovery where she must balance obligation with personal aspirations. The weight of the past emerges in unexpected encounters, revealing how early relationships leave lasting imprints on individual choices. The intersection of romance and ambition further complicates her path, as love and independence often appear at odds. The struggle to reconcile personal desires with external pressures highlights the sacrifices required to forge a distinct identity. The tension between nostalgia and forward momentum deepens as past and present collide, forcing the protagonist to reassess her place in a world that demands both conformity and individuality.

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About the Author

Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370814647
• ISBN 13: 9789370814646
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220