The abandoned farm, and Connie's mistake by Mary Jane Holmes

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Author Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907
Illustrator Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962
Title The abandoned farm, and Connie's mistake
Original Publication United States: G. W. Dillingham Company, 1901, copyright 1902, copyright 1905.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Abandoned Farm and Connie's Mistake" by Mrs. Mary J. Holmes is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work likely explores themes of family, identity, and the transition from rural to urban life, centering on the characters Alex Marsh and Sherry, as they navigate their connections to the past and each other. The story takes place against the backdrop of an abandoned farm, which serves as a source of intrigue and a link to their familial roots. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Alex Marsh, who has just received news about his late great-uncle Amos Marsh, along with a letter hinting at the existence of an abandoned farm in New Hampshire. As Alex contemplates this revelation, he becomes captivated by a girl named Sherry, whom he initially glimpsed at the opera. Their lives intertwine as Alex decides to visit the farm, motivated by a desire to uncover his family's history while also experiencing an unexpected attraction to Sherry, who has her own journey of self-discovery and ambition. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is drawn into their lives and the consequences of their choices regarding family ties and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 70893
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Most Recently Updated Jun 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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