The Ballingtons

By Frances Squire and Frances Squire Potter

Book Overview

The Ballingtons: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Frances Boardman Squire. The story centers around the Ballington family, a wealthy and influential family living in the early 20th century. The patriarch of the family, John Ballington, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. His wife, Margaret, is a socialite who is heavily involved in the local community.The novel follows the lives of the Ballington family members as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The eldest son, Jack, is a successful lawyer who is engaged to a woman from a prominent family. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman from a lower social class. The second son, Tom, is a talented artist who struggles to find his place in the world. The youngest daughter, Mary, is a rebellious teenager who is determined to break free from her family's expectations.As the story unfolds, the Ballington family faces a number of challenges that threaten to tear them apart. From financial struggles to romantic entanglements, the family members must learn to navigate their way through difficult situations while maintaining their relationships with one another.Overall, The Ballingtons: A Novel is a compelling tale of love, family, and the struggles that come with wealth and privilege. Squire's vivid descriptions and nuanced characters make for an engaging read that will keep readers captivated until the very end.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: 1163721875
• ISBN13: 9781163721872
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"