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A gentle awakening for the heart and mind, Aikenside invites you into a world where duty and tenderness meet in quiet courage. A family saga of steadfast souls, it paints a New England world of marriage and virtue, where social expectations test the bonds that endure. This is... Read Full Overview

There was no one to respond, unless it were good old Mr. Hodges, who pitched so high that few could follow him; while Mrs. Captain Simpson--whose daughter, the organist, had been snubbed at the last choir meeting by Mr. Hodges' daughter, the alto singer--rolled up her eyes at... Read Full Overview

Aikenside by Mary J. Holmes explores the journey of a young girl determined to help her family overcome financial difficulties, while also navigating the complexities of romance. The story delves into her determination to secure a teaching position, balancing her personal aspirations... Read Full Overview

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Another wonderful Mary Holmes writing...Historical full of rich characters and interesting plot. A unlikeable sort looking for a new school mum and then he kinda becomes a character you can't healp but like. (Denisa Howe)

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Another wonderful Mary Holmes writing...Historical full of rich characters and interesting plot. A unlikeable sort looking for a new school mum and then he kinda becomes a character you can't healp but like. (Denisa Howe)

About the author

Mary... Read Full Overview

Aikenside by Mary J. Holmes explores the journey of a young girl determined to help her family overcome financial difficulties, while also navigating the complexities of romance. The story delves into her determination to secure a teaching position, balancing her personal aspirations... Read Full Overview

Rediscover Mary J. Holmes's captivating "Aikenside," a cherished work of 19th-century domestic fiction. This enduring family saga explores the complexities of love and marriage within the framework of historical romance. Set against a backdrop of societal expectations, "Aikenside"... Read Full Overview

"Aikenside" from Mary Jane Holmes. Bestselling and prolific American author (1825-1907).

Reproduction of the original: Aikenside by Mary J. Holmes

Reproduction of the original: Aikenside by Mary J. Holmes

Reproduction of the original: Aikenside by Mary J. Holmes

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