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Heirs

Heirs

Cannon, Cornelia James

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General FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025391578
ISBN13: 9781025391571
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Heirs is a compelling social novel that explores the shifting cultural and industrial landscape of early twentieth-century New England. Set in a small New Hampshire town, the narrative delves into the complex tensions between the established residents of long-standing lineage and the newly arrived immigrant workers who are transforming the local mills and community. Through its insightful storytelling, the work examines the profound concept of inheritance-not just in terms of material wealth, but as the transmission of values, traditions, and identity across generations.

The story follows Marilla Chadwick, a schoolteacher whose experiences provide a window into the challenges of social integration and the friction between the region's agrarian past and its industrial present. Cornelia James Cannon captures a pivotal moment in American history, documenting the anxieties and hopes of a society in transition. The novel is particularly noted for its nuanced portrayal of the immigrant experience and the evolving definition of what it means to be an American. Heirs remains a significant literary reflection on the societal transformations that defined the era, offering a thoughtful meditation on the legacy we leave behind and the future we build together.

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