The Old Gray Homestead

By Frances Parkinson Keyes

Book Overview

The Old Gray Homestead is a novel written by Frances Parkinson Keyes, originally published in 1937. The story takes place in the fictional town of Beulah, New Hampshire, and follows the lives of the Winslow family over the course of several decades.The Winslows are a wealthy and influential family in Beulah, and their homestead is a symbol of their status and success. However, as the years pass, the family faces a series of challenges and tragedies that threaten to tear them apart. From financial difficulties to personal betrayals, the Winslows must navigate a complex web of relationships and emotions in order to survive.At the heart of the novel is the character of Elizabeth Winslow, the matriarch of the family. As she watches her children and grandchildren struggle with their own demons, she must confront her own past and come to terms with the choices she has made.The Old Gray Homestead is a classic work of American literature that explores themes of family, love, and loss. With its vivid descriptions of New England life and its compelling characters, it remains a beloved novel to this day.""You'll make me cry if you talk to me like that "" she said quickly. ""Oh, Austin, I've countless things to say to you, but first of all I want to tell you that I'll never leave you like this again, that it's--just as real as I am, that you can have just as many days as you care to now, and that I'll spend them all showing you how much right you have "" And she threw her arms around his neck and drew his face down to hers, oblivious alike of Andre on the front seat and all the passing crowds on Fifth Avenue.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: 1419176048
• ISBN13: 9781419176043
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.4"