Publisher's Synopsis
The Lifted Cup is a novel written by Jessie B. Rittenhouse and published in 1921. The story revolves around the character of Robert Brewster, a successful businessman who is haunted by the memory of his deceased wife, Mary. Despite being married to a loving and devoted woman, Robert had an affair with Mary and eventually left his wife to be with her.Years later, Robert is still tormented by his past and struggles to find peace and happiness in his life. He is consumed by guilt and regret and feels that he can never fully atone for his mistakes. However, when he meets a young woman named Carol, he begins to see a glimmer of hope for his future.As Robert and Carol grow closer, they both begin to confront their own demons and insecurities. Through their relationship, they learn to forgive themselves and each other, and to embrace the possibility of a brighter future.The Lifted Cup is a poignant and introspective novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. Rittenhouse's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the emotional depth and complexity of her characters with sensitivity and nuance. Overall, it is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
