Her Father's Family (1903)

By Adelaide L. Rouse

Book Overview

Her Father's Family is a novel written by Adelaide Louise Rouse and first published in 1903. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth who is raised by her mother after her father's death. Ruth's mother is bitter and resentful towards her husband's wealthy family who disowned him after he married her. Ruth grows up believing that her father's family is cruel and heartless.As Ruth grows older, she becomes curious about her father's family and decides to visit them. She is surprised to find that they are not at all what she had been led to believe. Ruth's grandfather, a wealthy and influential man, welcomes her with open arms and she is quickly embraced by her newfound family.However, Ruth soon discovers that her mother's bitterness towards her father's family has caused deep wounds that will not be easily healed. She must navigate the complex relationships between her mother and her newfound family, all while trying to find her own place in the world.Her Father's Family is a story about family, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. It is a timeless tale that explores the complexities of human relationships and the importance of forgiveness and understanding.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: 1166042219
• ISBN13: 9781166042219
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"