The Old Home (1911)

By Susan Whitcomb Hassell

Book Overview

The Old Home is a novel written by Susan Whitcomb Hassell and published in 1911. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the lives of the residents of the old home, a historic house that has been passed down through generations of the same family. The novel explores themes of family, tradition, and the changing times of the early 20th century. The characters struggle to hold onto their past while also adapting to the modern world. The main character is Mary, a young woman who inherits the old home from her grandmother. Mary is torn between her love for the house and her desire to move on with her life. She must also navigate the complicated relationships between her family members, including her controlling mother and her rebellious sister. As the story unfolds, Mary discovers secrets about her family's past and learns to reconcile her own desires with her family's traditions. The Old Home is a poignant and nostalgic tale of family and the ties that bind us to our past.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: 1165587793
• ISBN13: 9781165587797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"