Classic Love Stories

He Fell in Love with His Wife

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  • 1886 first published
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Published in 1886, He Fell in Love with His Wife is a classic romance novel by Edward P. Roe.

A free LibriVox audiobook (10 h 34 min) is available.

About He Fell in Love with His Wife

James desperately needs someone to help him keep his farm going, but has failure after colossal failure finding a good housekeeper. Alida marries a man only to find out he's already married. She's so undone when she finds out that she just wants to go somewhere where no one will judge her for her misfortune, where she can work and keep herself fed and clothed. James and Alida meet and arrange for a strictly business marriage, leaving loving and honoring out of the vows. The title of the book tells the rest of the story, but the way it gets there is worth the journey. (Introduction by TriciaG)
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Who wrote He Fell in Love with His Wife?

He Fell in Love with His Wife was written by Edward P. Roe and first published in 1886.

What genre is He Fell in Love with His Wife?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of He Fell in Love with His Wife?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 10 h 34 min.

What books are similar to He Fell in Love with His Wife?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Turn of the Screw and She.

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