Putnam Place

By Grace Lathrop Collin

Book Overview

Putnam Place is a novel written by Grace Lathrop Collin and originally published in 1903. The story is set in the small town of Putnam, where the titular Putnam Place is located. The novel follows the lives of several characters who live in the town and are connected in different ways to Putnam Place. The main character is a young woman named Ruth, who lives with her mother and sister in a small house near Putnam Place. Ruth is a talented artist and dreams of studying art in Paris, but her family's financial situation makes this seem impossible. She becomes friends with the owner of Putnam Place, a wealthy and reclusive woman named Miss Putnam, who takes an interest in Ruth's art and offers to sponsor her trip to Paris.Other characters in the novel include Ruth's childhood friend Jack, who is in love with her but struggles to express his feelings; Miss Putnam's nephew Robert, who is in line to inherit Putnam Place but is more interested in his career as a lawyer; and a group of local gossips who are always eager to spread rumors and meddle in other people's affairs.As the story unfolds, the characters' lives become increasingly intertwined, and secrets are revealed that threaten to upend the delicate balance of power in the town. Will Ruth be able to achieve her dreams of becoming an artist? Will Jack find the courage to confess his love? And what will happen to Putnam Place and its mysterious owner? Putnam Place is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into small-town life at the turn of the century. It explores themes of love, friendship, ambition, and the power of secrets, and will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic 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: 1163901660
• ISBN13: 9781163901663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"