The Prestons
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ISBN10: 1163631426
ISBN13: 9781163631423
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163631423
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Prestons is a novel written by Mary Heaton Vorse that tells the story of a family living in New England during the early 1900s. The book is set in the fictional town of Mercer, where the Prestons are one of the most prominent families. The story revolves around the lives of the family members, including the patriarch, John Preston, his wife, Mary, and their children, Roger, Nancy, and Barbara. The Prestons are a wealthy family, but their lives are not without struggles. John Preston is a successful businessman, but he is also a strict and controlling father who expects his children to follow in his footsteps. Roger, the eldest son, is a talented artist who dreams of pursuing a career in art, but his father disapproves of his choice and pushes him to take over the family business. Nancy is a rebellious young woman who chafes under her father's rules and expectations, while Barbara is a sweet and obedient daughter who tries to keep the peace in the family.As the story unfolds, the Prestons face various challenges and crises, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and family secrets. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, ambition, and the tension between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in a New England town during a time of social and economic change.Overall, The Prestons is a compelling family saga that offers a glimpse into the complexities of family relationships and the struggles of individuals trying to find their place in the world.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.
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