Fiction - Family Life - General

Love Before Breakfast is a romantic comedy novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a young socialite named Lydia Thorne, who is engaged to a wealthy and influential man named Robert Pennington. Despite her engagement, Lydia finds herself drawn to a...

""Tangaroa's Godchild"" by Olaf Ruhen is a novel set in the Pacific Islands. The story follows the journey of a young man named Kiri, who is the adopted son of a Maori chief. Kiri is chosen by the sea god Tangaroa to be his...

Rayne, she ain't getting any younger, and its Slim Pick'ems for eligible men in her tiny Wisconsin town of Taylor Falls. Her sense of adventure and encouragement by her very last family member to go out West and seek love kicks in!She travels two...

Rediscover Mary Jane Holmes's captivating 19th-century domestic fiction, "Rena's Experiment," a timeless exploration of family, romance, and the complexities of inheritance. This meticulously prepared edition invites you to delve into a world where wills hold secrets and destinies hang in the balance. Explore the...

In David Graham Phillips' "The Master Rogue: The Confessions of a Croesus," enter a world of immense wealth and deeply buried family secrets. Set in the early 20th century, this psychological drama explores the complexities of familial relationships and the corrosive nature of hidden...

"Munster Village" by Mary Hamilton offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of Irish village life. This work of fiction paints a vivid portrait of a small town, exploring the intricate family dynamics and everyday dramas that unfold within its rural setting. Delving into...

"The Doctor's Family" by Mrs. Margaret Oliphant offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century small-town life through the lens of domestic fiction. A character study at its heart, this family drama explores the intricate relationships and everyday challenges faced within a family circle. Oliphant's keen...

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...

Step into the delightfully chaotic domestic life of the Bindles! In "Mrs. Bindle: Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles," Herbert Jenkins presents a humorous and satirical look at family and English society through the experiences of Joseph Bindle. This classic work...

Experience the charm and wit of Horace Annesley Vachell's "Quinneys'," a delightful work of English fiction from the 20th century. This engaging family saga blends social satire with gentle humor, offering a timeless glimpse into the nuances of family life. Vachell's keen observations and...

"The Old Helmet, Volume 1" by Susan Warner delves into the heart of faith and family. A classic of religious fiction, this enduring story explores themes of salvation and the complexities of domestic life. Through the lens of faith, Warner examines the everyday struggles...

"Play the Game!" by Ruth Comfort Mitchell explores the complexities of love, family, and interpersonal relationships in this enduring tale of romance. Falling squarely into the realm of contemporary romance, the story delves into the intricacies of a love triangle, examining the challenges and...

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Wars of the Roses, Charlotte M. Yonge's "Grisly Grisell, or, the Laidly Lady of Whitburn" unfolds a captivating family saga in 15th-century England. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and...

In "J. Cole" by Emma Gellibrand, explore the intricate world of domestic service and its profound impact on family dynamics. This compelling work of fiction delves into the lives of household employees, offering a glimpse into their experiences and the complex social hierarchies of...

Set against the backdrop of historical Staffordshire, England, "The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a captivating family saga brimming with adventure. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a timeless story of yeoman life. Journey through the landscapes...

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....

"Modern Broods: or Developments Unlooked For" by Charlotte Mary Yonge offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century domestic life. This family saga explores timeless social themes through the lens of Victorian Christian values. Yonge, a celebrated author of domestic fiction, presents a narrative rich in...

J. Storer Clouston's "The Prodigal Father" offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into domestic life in Scotland. This satirical novel explores family relationships with a sharp wit, examining the complexities of human nature within the context of early 20th-century society. A classic of Scottish...

Grace S. Richmond's "Mrs. Red Pepper" offers a charming glimpse into the heart of family life and the everyday realities of marriage. This delightful work of fiction explores the complexities and joys of domesticity within a close-knit small town. Through moments of humor and...

In Anne Warner's "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary," explore the timeless themes of aging, family relationships, and the surprising power of humor in the lives of elderly women. This classic work of fiction delves into the experiences of older people with warmth and wit,...

Explore the intricacies of "Married Life: The True Romance" in this timeless work of domestic fiction by May Edginton. This engaging story delves into the heart of marriage, examining the joys and challenges inherent in long-term relationships. A classic exploration of married people and...

Explore the intricacies of family life in 19th-century England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "The Two Sides of the Shield," a compelling work of domestic fiction. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a historical tale centered on the complexities of familial relationships. Dive into...

Return to the charming maritime world of W. W. Jacobs with "At Sunwich Port, Part 2, Chapters 6-10." This collection of short stories, filled with the gentle humor that made Jacobs a beloved author, explores the intricacies of family relationships in a quaint English...

"The American Family Robinson: or, The Adventures of a Family Lost in the Great Desert of the West" by D. W. Belisle is a classic tale of family adventure and desert survival. This captivating work of Western fiction explores the challenges and triumphs of...

Venture into the heart of Montana with Anna Chapin Ray's "In Blue Creek Cañon," a classic tale of family and frontier life in the American West. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a captivating story of love and resilience, set against the backdrop...

Experience the simple joys of rural living in Day Kellogg Lee's "Summerfield, or, Life on a Farm." This classic work of fiction paints a vivid picture of life immersed in nature, family, and the enduring power of friendship. Set against the backdrop of a...

Step back into Victorian England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "The Long Vacation," a classic tale of family life and the experiences of children during the 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, this story explores themes of family and growing up....

Step back into Victorian England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "The Long Vacation," a classic tale of family life and the experiences of children during the 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, this story explores themes of family and growing up....

Return to 19th-century England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "Beechcroft at Rockstone," a compelling work of historical fiction exploring the complexities of family and social class. Delve into the lives of its characters as they navigate the conventions and expectations of their time. Yonge masterfully...

"Henrietta's Wish" by Charlotte M. Yonge offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century English family life. As a classic of domestic fiction, this historical novel explores the intricate dynamics within a household, portraying the everyday joys and challenges faced by its characters. Rooted in Christian...

"Scenes and Characters: or, Eighteen Months at Beechcroft" by Charlotte M. Yonge offers a charming glimpse into 19th-century domestic life. This enduring work of Christian fiction paints a vivid portrait of family and village life. The story unfolds over eighteen months, revealing the everyday...

"Our Elizabeth: A Humour Novel" by Florence A. Kilpatrick offers a delightful peek into the heart of domestic life. This engaging work of fiction explores the everyday realities and humorous situations that arise within a household. Focusing on family dynamics and the experiences of...

"The Harvest of Years" by Martha Lewis Beckwith Ewell explores the intricate tapestry of family relationships and the profound impact of moral choices. Rooted in the tradition of domestic fiction, this coming-of-age story delves into character development through the everyday experiences of its characters....

"Home Lights and Shadows" by T. S. Arthur offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century family life, exploring the intricate tapestry of marriage and relationships. This collection of domestic fiction short stories illuminates the everyday joys and challenges within the home, casting light and shadow...

Charlotte M. Yonge's "My Young Alcides" offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century English family life and moral development. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Hercules, this historical fiction explores universal themes of strength, responsibility, and the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Set in England, the...

Charlotte M. Yonge's "My Young Alcides" offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century English family life and moral development. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Hercules, this historical fiction explores universal themes of strength, responsibility, and the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Set in England, the...

Step back in time to 19th century England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "Friarswood Post-Office," a captivating work of historical fiction centered around the life and times of a village postal service. Delve into the heart of a community where faith and family intertwine, as...

Step back in time to 19th century England with Charlotte M. Yonge's "Friarswood Post-Office," a captivating work of historical fiction centered around the life and times of a village postal service. Delve into the heart of a community where faith and family intertwine, as...

"Boy Woodburn: A Story of the Sussex Downs" by Alfred Ollivant is a captivating family saga set against the backdrop of rural Sussex, England. This meticulously prepared republication brings to life a timeless coming-of-age story deeply rooted in the English countryside. Explore the trials...

A delightful foray into humorous fiction from the master of wit, P. G. Wodehouse, "The Intrusion of Jimmy" offers a sparkling comedy centered on family relationships and an unexpected brush with the police. This tale blends lighthearted mischief with the classic Wodehouse charm that...

Widowed farmer Gethin is content with his quiet life in the Welsh countryside. But when a developer offers him a generous sum for his land, Gethin is faced with a difficult decision. Torn between preserving his family's legacy and securing their financial future, he...

This gripping novel tells the story of Princess Ziska, a young Hungarian princess who falls in love with an American artist named Graham. Set against the backdrop of the aristocracy of Europe, this book is a romance full of adventure and intrigue.This work has...

A classic Victorian novel about love, honor, and betrayal. This book follows the story of a young man's journey to redemption after a tragic mistake leaves him banished from his family and the woman he loves.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

After a London pub brawl, in which her beloved father is injured, thirteen-year-old Sally Stangate and her family must flee to begin a new life in the Essex village where he was born. But when they arrive, Sally has an uncanny feeling that her...

Of Elaine Ford's novel, Missed Connections, the Washington Post wrote that it is a work "of small episodes, of precise sentences, of unusual clarity." That same clarity proves an unsettling force in Ford's stories, where precision of prose often belies uncertainties hidden beneath. In...

Question: What do Amy, the new mom; Meriel, the West-Indian housekeeper; Claude and Naomi, the alternative couple; Faith, the elegant widow; and Talia, the super-skinny ballerina have in common?Answer: Abso-freakin'-lutely-nothing!Except that they all live lives of not-so-quiet desperation on the Upper West Side of...

Far from home, hope will keep them together. The plucky evacuees must come together in this heart-warming saga set in the Second World War for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin... In September 1940, after a year away from home, eleven-year-old twins Connie...

Gritty and gripping saga set on one of London's most notorious streets, from the author of The Street and Coronation Day.She's a good girl - in a bad world...Lucy Keiver has come back from service in the country to London's notorious Campbell Road. She's...

Author: Ravin Kaur,Zoie SeayISBN-10: 1737958309ISBN-13: 9781737958307Publisher: Moose Express, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2021Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Author: Barbara Taylor BradfordISBN-10: 1250187435ISBN-13: 9781250187437Publisher: GriffinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2021Pages: 448Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.38w x 0.72d