Brookdale: A Story (1883)

Brookdale: A Story is a novel written by American author Kate Chamberlin in 1883. The story is set in the fictional town of Brookdale and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The main character, Mary, is a young woman who moves to Brookdale with her family. She quickly becomes involved in the town's social scene and falls in love with a local man named Frank. However, their relationship is complicated by the interference of Frank's jealous ex-girlfriend, who is determined to win him back. Alongside Mary's story, the novel also explores the lives of other Brookdale residents, including a wealthy businessman and his troubled daughter. The book touches on themes of love, jealousy, and social class, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small American town in the late 19th century. Overall, Brookdale: A Story is a charming and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.