Fiction - Family Life - General

The Heart's Highway is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. The story revolves around a young girl named Marcia who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small town in New England. Marcia is a free-spirited and independent...

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""Sir George Tressady, V2"" is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward. It is the second volume of a two-part series that follows the life of Sir George Tressady, a young and ambitious politician in late 19th century England. In this volume, Sir George...

Only An Incident is a novel written by Grace Denio Litchfield. The book tells the story of a young woman named Margaret, who is forced to confront the realities of life when she is suddenly widowed. Margaret's husband, a successful lawyer, dies unexpectedly, leaving...

John Halifax Gentleman is a novel written by Dinah Maria Craik that tells the story of the life of John Halifax, a young man who overcomes adversity to become a successful and respected member of society. The novel is set in the 19th century...

A Woodland Queen: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a novel by French author Andre Theuriet. The book tells the story of a young woman named Yolande who lives in the forest of Fontainebleau in France during the 16th century. Yolande is known...

Esther Waters is a novel by George Moore that tells the story of a young woman named Esther who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London to find work as a servant. Esther is a devout Catholic and...

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""Shapes That Haunt the Dusk: Harper's Novelettes"" is a collection of short stories written by William Dean Howells. The book features six different novelettes, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton, first published in 1923. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mary Ogden, who, at the age of 50, undergoes a mysterious rejuvenation treatment that transforms her into a young and vibrant...

Vandover and the Brute is a novel written by Frank Norris, first published in 1914. The story follows the life of Vandover, a young man from a wealthy family in San Francisco, as he descends into a life of debauchery and self-destruction.The novel begins...

South Wind is a satirical novel written by British author Norman Douglas. The story is set on the fictional island of Nepenthe in the Mediterranean Sea, and follows the lives of the island's inhabitants. The protagonist, Thomas Heard, is a British consul who has...

Peck's Bad Boy And His Pa; The Grocery Man And Peck�������s Bad Boy; Peck�������s Sunshine is a collection of three humorous stories written by George W. Peck. The first story, Peck's Bad Boy And His Pa, follows the mischievous adventures of a young boy...

Tales of the Argonauts and Other Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book is named after the first story in the collection, which tells the tale of the California Gold Rush and the...

Title: Mansfield Park: a novel.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound...

A Tragedy of Error is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around a young man named Arthur Vincent, who has been living a life of luxury and comfort in Europe. However, his life takes a drastic turn...

The River Garden of Pure Repose is a novel written by Grace M. Boynton. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Margaret...

A book of poems, a Navajo man, and beautiful New Mexico sunsets were long ago memories. That is until a letter arrived from a man Sally believed was dead in Vietnam and a granddaughter she didn't know was alive.Correspondence over thousands of miles wrote...

Reflection on single black Motherhood raising six African American male with no instructions, no guarantees, warranties, rebates or exchanges.Author: Willie Esther Curtis WilliamsISBN-10: 1092671994ISBN-13: 9781092671996Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2019Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.26d

"You get a strange feeling when you're about to leave a place, like you'll not only miss the people you love, but you'll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you'll never be this way ever again."- Azar...

Do you think a person deserves forgiveness? Before lighting your torches or throwing sharp stones, You should know my side of the story. They called me evil, ruthless, sometimes the sparkled definition of a sociopath. I was, in fact, a terror to society, no...

This is a journey of tears from sorrow to joy. The story is about Peter and Joseph two teenage brothers seperated due to a tragic accident. It all starts out in a village in Communist Hungary in the 70s. Peter escapes the military draft...

The journey of one big sister and her tiny little brother told through a poetic short story. Dedicated to big sisters, big brothers, little sisters and little brothers everywhere. From the #1 Munn Quay Times best-selling author, Leva Khal."A rare glimpse into the bond...

Fictional original Christmas stories meant to appeal to all ages.Themes: hope and a belief in Christmas miracles.All of the stories are original works and contain themes related to those mentioned.Many of the stories contain moral reflections suitable for Christmas presentations.The stories included cover many...

E.F. Benson's "Mrs. Ames" offers a window into the intricacies of middle-class English life, exploring the social expectations and quiet dramas within domestic spheres. This engaging work of fiction delves into the complexities of marriage and the roles women navigate within their families and...

D. H. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers" is a powerful work of autobiographical fiction exploring the complex dynamics of a working-class family. At its heart lies the intense relationship between a mother and her sons, a bond that shapes their lives and influences their search...

Set in the heart of 19th-century England, Anthony Trollope's "Rachel Ray" offers a captivating glimpse into domestic life within a small Devon town. This enduring work of fiction explores the intricacies of family and community, painting a vivid portrait of English society through the...

Henry Kingsley's "Ravenshoe" is a sweeping historical fiction, immersing readers in 19th-century British society. A grand family saga unfolds against the backdrop of a changing nation, exploring the complexities of social class and the enduring bonds of kinship. Kingsley masterfully weaves a tale rooted...

Explore humanity's future among the stars in James E. Gunn's classic science fiction novel, "The Gravity Business." This captivating space opera delves into the complexities of family life against the backdrop of interstellar travel and a society grappling with profound social issues. Gunn, a...

Step back into Victorian England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "The Carbonels," a captivating exploration of family life and social class. This historical fiction delves into the moral complexities of the 19th century through a compelling narrative touching on themes of orphans and social conditions....

Return to the charming world of "At Sunwich Port, Part 5, Chapters 21-25" by W. W. Jacobs, a delightful collection of short stories steeped in English humor. Jacobs, a master of wit and observation, brings to life the everyday happenings of family life in...

Experience classic English humor and maritime adventure in "At Sunwich Port, Part 1, Chapters 1-5," by W. W. Jacobs. This collection of short stories offers a delightful glimpse into family life in a quaint English port town. Jacobs, a master of humorous fiction, brings...

"Andrew Golding: A Tale of the Great Plague" by Annie E. Keeling transports readers to 17th-century London, a city gripped by the devastating plague. This carefully republished historical novel offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of history, exploring themes of family, faith, and...

Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim's "Christopher and Columbus" is a witty novel exploring themes of identity and female friendship amidst the backdrop of social satire. The story centers on German expatriates navigating life in England, offering a humorous and insightful look at family life and...

In Kathleen Norris's "Undertow," readers are drawn into a compelling narrative exploring the intricate dynamics of family, finance, and relationships within a close-knit, small-town setting. This work of literary fiction, categorized under women's fiction and family life, delves into the personal finances of its...

Step back in time with Dornford Yates's delightful "Berry And Co.," a charming family saga steeped in British humor and romance. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic of English literature, offering a glimpse into a world of wit and enduring family bonds. Immerse...

D.H. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers" is a powerful work of autobiographical fiction exploring the complex dynamics within a working-class family in England. At its heart, this novel delves into the intense and often fraught relationship between a mother and her sons. The story navigates...

This novel by Edith Wharton tells the story of Fanny de Malrive, a Frenchwoman who marries a wealthy American but finds herself torn between loyalty to her family and the demands of her new life. When her brother returns to Paris to ask for...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

What happens when secrets from the past collide with innocent parties planning their future? It's been a year since the unexpected death of Joyce Becker's beloved husband Andy, and she outwardly appears to have moved on. With the help of her sister Maggie, Joyce...

The Patio Club is about two sets of mischievous sisters who passed away and came back. Years before, they made a pact that when they died, they would meet up and visit retirement and assisted living communities. Each day, the four women hang out...

More Than a Friend Chapter 2: Ari & Tee's Unfinished BusinessThis is book two from the Existence Series. Shay Quinn dropped installment one called, More Than a Friend: The Official, Unofficial Love Story of Ari & Tee February 2017, which focuses on the foundation...

After years of living a contented life in Brooklyn, musician and barista Mateo Schumacher is summoned back to his New England home town by an unsettling phone call. Something is amiss. He quickly finds himself enmeshed in his mother's odd behaviors and ultimately to...

Calina grew up in small-town Louisiana, bouncing through foster homes and clinging to one belief: that getting into a top university would finally give her the life she has always dreamed of. But the moment she arrives, she is swept into a world of...

When Sam Barnes' high-flying life in Dallas falls apart, he flees to the coastal town of Port Aransas and fades into the life of a reclusive beach bum. But things start to change when he meets Dave, a young widower working through his own...

Darren Durant returns to Vancouver in 1988 after living in Te-hran for three years and coping with the chaos of the Iran-Iraq war, including nightly missile attacks. He is now determined to establish himself as a painter and find a dependable compan-ion. He had...

This novel is about a young boy's perplexing journey through adolescence in a corrupt, fast-changing environment of Iran during the last years of the Shah's regime. The playful, overly curious Kian Noori is anxious to solve several mysteries regarding his parents' history and lifestyle...

Beth Bailey thought she and her husband were working through the problems in their marriage. Simon, however, was wondering whether they even had a future together. When Simon starts an affair with the alluring Harriet, suddenly there's no way back. Beth and Simon's adorable...