The Buckley Lady

By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Book Overview

The Buckley Lady is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small New England town. The main character, Miss Susan Buckley, is a wealthy and respected member of the community. She is known for her strict adherence to tradition and her unwavering sense of morality.Despite her reputation, Miss Buckley is not immune to the trials and tribulations of life. She struggles with her own desires and the expectations of those around her. Her world is turned upside down when a young man named Tom comes to town. Tom is a charming and handsome drifter who captures the attention of many of the town's young women, including Miss Buckley's own niece.As the story unfolds, Miss Buckley is forced to confront her own feelings for Tom and the rigid beliefs that have governed her life. She must decide whether to continue living according to the expectations of others or to follow her heart and pursue a new path.The Buckley Lady is a poignant and beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, tradition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Silence and Other Stories, by Mary E. Wilkins. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911808.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: 1425477143
• ISBN13: 9781425477141
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"