The Turn Of The Road (1901)

By Eugenia Brooks Frothingham and Bruce Rogers

Book Overview

The Turn of the Road is a novel written by Eugenia Brooks Frothingham and originally published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Barbara Maynard, who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Barbara is a talented artist who has been living with her wealthy aunt and uncle in New York City. However, when her uncle dies, her aunt decides to move to Europe, leaving Barbara with few options. She decides to take a job as a governess in a small town in New England, hoping to start a new life for herself.Once in New England, Barbara finds herself drawn to the local community, which is full of interesting characters and secrets. She becomes friends with the local doctor, Dr. John, and his family, and also meets a handsome young man named David who is studying to be a minister. As Barbara settles into her new life, she begins to uncover the dark secrets of the town and its inhabitants. She discovers that Dr. John's wife is suffering from a mysterious illness, and that David's father is involved in a scandalous affair. As she becomes more involved in the lives of those around her, Barbara must navigate the complicated social dynamics of the town and decide where her loyalties lie. She also begins to question her own ambitions and desires, wondering if she truly wants to pursue a career as an artist or if she should settle down and start a family.The Turn of the Road is a compelling story of love, loss, and self-discovery set against a backdrop of small-town intrigue. Frothingham's vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters bring the world of New England to life, making this novel a timeless classic of American literature.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: 1165681153
• ISBN13: 9781165681150
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"