Mine Own Familiar Friend: A Novel (1887)

By Hazelton Black

Book Overview

Mine Own Familiar Friend is a novel written by Hazelton Black and originally published in 1887. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith who is forced to leave her home in New York City and move to a small town in Massachusetts after her father dies. Edith is initially unhappy with the move and struggles to adjust to her new life, but she soon becomes friends with a local girl named Alice and begins to feel more at home.As Edith settles into her new life, she also begins to uncover some secrets about her family's past. She discovers that her father had a mysterious connection to a wealthy family in the town, and she becomes determined to uncover the truth about their relationship. Along the way, she also falls in love with a young man named Jack, but their relationship is complicated by the secrets that Edith is uncovering.The novel explores themes of family, friendship, love, and identity. It is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with a focus on character development and moral lessons. Mine Own Familiar Friend is a charming and engaging read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.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: 1166613240
• ISBN13: 9781166613242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"