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Sinclair Ross
As for Me and My House
Set against the harsh backdrop of the Canadian prairies during the Great Depression, this novel offers an intimate look into the strained marriage of Philip and Mrs. Bentley. Told from Mrs. Bentley's perspective, the story reveals her quiet despair and disillusionment with her preacher husband, whose artistic ambitions clash with his religious calling. Their isolated life and unspoken resentments create a powerful portrait of emotional desolation and the search for meaning.