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By Love Possessed chronicles 49 continuous hours in the life of Arthur Winner, the leading lawyer of a small Pennsylvania town in the 1950s. Within that period, the novel delves into his personal and professional challenges, highlighting how love intersects with law, family, and local society. The story offers a snapshot of mid‑century American life, focusing on the complexities of relationships and the moral choices faced by those who serve their community.
First publish date: January 1901
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: James Gould Cozzens
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