The Godparents (1910)

By Grace Sartwell Mason

Book Overview

The Godparents is a novel written by Grace Sartwell Mason and published in 1910. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Vanes and the Ralstons, who are brought together through the baptism of their children. The Vanes are a wealthy and influential family, while the Ralstons are struggling to make ends meet. The novel explores the themes of social class, family relationships, and the struggles of motherhood. The main character, Mrs. Ralston, is a devoted mother who faces numerous challenges as she tries to provide for her family. She is contrasted with Mrs. Vane, who is more concerned with maintaining her social status and reputation. As the story progresses, the two families become intertwined through their godparent relationships. The Vanes take on the role of godparents to the Ralston children, and the families become close friends. However, tensions arise when the Ralstons struggle financially and turn to the Vanes for help. The Godparents is a story of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. It provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of the early 20th century and the struggles faced by families of different classes.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: 1167210514
• ISBN13: 9781167210518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"