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Less Than Kin is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1909. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two cousins, Mary and Anne, who are raised together in a wealthy family. Despite their close relationship, the two women have very different... Read Full Overview

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""Less Than Kin"" is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Virginia Page, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Virginia is engaged to a man named John, but she is secretly in love with his... Read Full Overview

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Lewis Vickers, a young American languishing in South America because he is "wanted" for a crime that was the result of an accident, comes across another American--Hobart Lee who greatly resembles him. That man dies and Vickers, to get back to the United States, decides to... Read Full Overview

Lewis Vickers, a young American languishing in South America because he is "wanted" for a crime that was the result of an accident, comes across another American--Hobart Lee who greatly resembles him. That man dies and Vickers, to get back to the United States, decides to... Read Full Overview

Lewis Vickers, a young American languishing in South America because he is "wanted" for a crime that was the result of an accident, comes across another American--Hobart Lee who greatly resembles him. That man dies and Vickers, to get back to the United States, decides to... Read Full Overview

Alice Duer Miller's "Less Than Kin" explores the intricate tapestry of family relationships and the enduring power of domestic life. Set against a backdrop of social issues, this compelling work of fiction delves into the complexities of kinship and the challenges of navigating... Read Full Overview

A hush of privilege, a whisper of longing-behind the polished doors of Edwardian era England, the bonds of family are as fragile as they are binding. Within these elegant drawing rooms and sun-dappled gardens, a legacy can be both a blessing and a curse, as inheritance and social... Read Full Overview