Granite And Clay (1922)

By Sara Ware Bassett

Book Overview

Granite And Clay is a novel written by Sara Ware Bassett and published in 1922. The story is set in the small town of Hartley, Massachusetts, where two families, the Granites and the Clays, have been feuding for generations. The Granites are wealthy and powerful, while the Clays are poor but proud. The plot revolves around the romance between two young people from these families, Tom Granite and Polly Clay. Despite the animosity between their families, Tom and Polly fall deeply in love and must navigate the challenges of their families' feud. As the story progresses, the feud between the Granites and the Clays intensifies, leading to a tragic event that threatens to tear the two families apart forever. Tom and Polly must fight to overcome the prejudices and hatred of their families and find a way to be together. Granite And Clay is a classic tale of forbidden love, family conflict, and the power of forgiveness. It explores themes of class, social status, and the enduring human spirit. Bassett's vivid descriptions of small-town life and the New England landscape make this a charming and engaging read for anyone interested in early 20th-century American literature.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: 1164661175
• ISBN13: 9781164661177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"