Beasley's Christmas Party (1909)

By Booth Tarkington

Book Overview

Beasley's Christmas Party is a heartwarming novel written by Booth Tarkington in 1909. The story follows the life of a wealthy businessman named Thornton Beasley, who has always been a bit of a loner. However, this Christmas, he decides to throw a party for his friends and acquaintances, hoping to break out of his shell and make some new connections.As the preparations for the party begin, Beasley finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of activity, from choosing the perfect decorations and menu to inviting the right guests. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of Bohemian artists, a pair of young lovers, and a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about Beasley's past than he should.As the night of the party approaches, Beasley's nerves begin to fray. Will the evening be a success, or will it all fall apart in a flurry of chaos and disappointment? With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New York society and its charming cast of characters, Beasley's Christmas Party is a timeless tale of hope, redemption, and the power of community to bring people together.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143678624X
• ISBN13: 9781436786249
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"