Family life fiction Books

Very Genteel is a novel written by Fanny Wheeler Hart and published in 1880. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Alice and Ethel, who come from a wealthy family and are accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege. However, when their father dies...

""Unter Dem Christbaum: Five Christmas Stories Selected From The Writings Of Helene Stokl (1898)"" is a collection of heartwarming tales written by Helene Stokl, a renowned Austrian author. The book features five enchanting stories that revolve around...

Two Lives V1: A Novel is a book written by Blanchard Jerrold and published in 1862. The novel follows the story of two men, one rich and one poor, who lead very different lives. The rich man, Sir Francis Lennox, is a member of the aristocracy and enjoys...

""Trails to Two Moons"" is a novel written by Robert Welles Ritchie and originally published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Sumner, who sets out on a journey to explore the American wilderness. Along the way, he...

Torn Lace is a novel written by Charlotte Mansfield and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and move to India with her new husband, Arthur. As she adjusts to...

""Told At Last V2: A Novel"" is a book written by Helen Dagley and published in 1864. It is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Gertrude who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love,...

""Through War to Peace V1"" is a novel written by Mrs. Augustus H. Maule and published in 1882. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows the lives of two families, the Vanes and the Hardings, who are divided by their loyalties to...

""Through The Stage Door V2: A Novel"" is a literary work written by Harriett Jay and originally published in 1883. The book is a sequel to the first volume of the same name and continues the story of the protagonist, a young actress named Marion Selby...

""Three Fair Daughters"" is a novel written by Laurence Brooke and published in 1882. The story follows the lives of three sisters, each with their own unique personalities and struggles. The eldest sister, Marguerite, is a beautiful and ambitious woman...

Those Delightful Americans is a novel written by Sara Jeannette Duncan and published in 1902. The book is a satirical look at American society and its influence on British culture. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Ess Kay, an American...

Those Good Normans is a novel written by Gyp and published in 1896. The story takes place in the Normandy region of France in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two families, the de Mailleferts and the de Ravenels. The de Mailleferts are a...

Thistledown is a novel written by Alexander Rae Garvie and first published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young girl named Thistledown, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel and abusive aunt. Despite her difficult...

Thirty Years Since, or The Ruined Family: A Tale is a novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and first published in 1860. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Granvilles and the Deverels, who are...

Thirlby Hall V2: A Novel is a book written by William Edward Norris and was first published in 1883. This is the second volume of the Thirlby Hall series and follows the story of the main character, Arthur Arden, as he navigates through the challenges...

Theodora Cameron: A Home Story is a novel written by Phebe F. McKeen and published in 1878. The book tells the story of Theodora Cameron, a young woman who is forced to leave her happy home in the country and move to the city with her family. Theodora...

Their Son, The Necklace is a novel written by Eduardo Zamacois and originally published in 1919. The story revolves around a wealthy couple, the Delmas, who have a son named Pierre. Pierre is a talented artist who is deeply in love with a woman named...

The Mother of the Man is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a woman named Hester Martin, who is the mother of a young man named William. Hester is a strong and independent woman who has...

The Healers is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and published in 1906. Set in the Netherlands, the story follows the lives of two brothers, Jan and Klaas, who are both doctors. Jan is a successful physician who is respected by his colleagues, while...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The House On The Hudson"" is a novel written by Frances Powell in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two families who live in neighboring houses on the Hudson River. The wealthy and influential Van...

The Jessamy Bride is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore in 1896. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of a young woman named Jessamy who is forced into a marriage with a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of...

The Land of Promise is a novel written by French author Paul Bourget and originally published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young Frenchman named Andr����� Mariolle, who is struggling to find his place in the world. After inheriting a large...

The Minority: A Novel is a book written by Frederick Trevor Hill and published in 1902. Set in the United States during the late 19th century, the novel tells the story of a young lawyer named John Strathmore, who becomes embroiled in a political...

The Daughter of Brahma is a novel written by Ida Alexa Ross Wylie in 1913. The story is set in India and revolves around the life of a young girl named Lalita, who is the daughter of a wealthy Brahmin family. Lalita is a strong-willed and independent...

The Gypsy Queen's Vow is a novel written by May Agnes Fleming and first published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young woman named Zillah, who is born into a family of gypsies. Despite her unconventional upbringing, Zillah has a strong will and...

The Wooing of Wistaria is a novel written by Onoto Watanna in 1902. The story is set in Japan and follows the life of a young woman named Wistaria, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Wistaria is a strong-willed and independent woman, who is not...

""The Queen of the County"" is a novel written by Julia Cecilia Stretton and published in 1867. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Edith Weston. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is...

The Garden of Fate is a novel written by Roy Norton and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle. Marjorie's life takes a turn when she inherits a large sum of...

The Golden Fetich is a novel written by English author Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1903. The story is set in the West Indies and follows the adventures of a young man named John Tregarth, who inherits a plantation from his uncle. Tregarth soon...

The Farringdons is a novel written by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler and first published in 1900. Set in England during the late Victorian era, the story revolves around the Farringdon family, a wealthy and influential family with a long history of political...

The Jews of Barnow: Stories is a book written by Karl Emil Franzos and published in 1882. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the Jewish community in the fictional town of Barnow. The stories explore the lives of the Jewish...

The Heart Of Us is a novel written by Thomas Russell Sullivan and first published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Grace who is deeply in love with her childhood friend, John. However, John is already engaged to another...

The Great Experiment V1: A Novel (1860) is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Molesworth. The book is set in the mid-19th century and explores the themes of social change, industrialization, and the struggle for women's rights. The story follows...

The Second Youth of Theodora Desanges is a novel written by Mrs. Lynn Linton and published in 1900. The story follows the life of Theodora Desanges, a middle-aged woman who has recently become a widow. After years of living a dull and unfulfilling life,...

The Lovely Mrs. Pemberton is a novel written by Florence Warden and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Mrs. Pemberton, a beautiful and charming young woman who is married to a wealthy businessman...

The Marrying of Sarah Garland is a novel written by Emily Pearson Finnemore and published in 1904. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of Sarah Garland, a young woman who is torn between her desire for independence and her...

The Lion's Mouse is a novel written by Charles Norris Williamson and published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young woman named Diana Wetherby, who is the daughter of a wealthy British family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Diana is...

The Curate of Sadbrooke V3 is a novel published in 1865 by Hurst and Blackett Publishers. It is the third volume in a series that follows the story of a young curate named George Morland and his experiences in the small town of Sadbrooke. The novel...

The Changeling V1 is a novel written by Harriet Letitia Martin in 1848. The story follows the life of a young woman named Beatrice, who is born into a wealthy family but is neglected by her mother and mistreated by her stepfather. Beatrice is forced to...

The Love Thirst Of Elaine: A Melodramatic Story is a novel written by Shafto Justin Adair Fitz-Gerald and published in 1903. The book tells the story of Elaine, a young woman who is searching for love and fulfillment in her life. Elaine is a beautiful...

The Scarlet Shawl is a novel written by Richard Jefferies and originally published in 1874. Set in rural England, the story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who is forced to leave her home and family to live with her wealthy aunt in the city...

The Red Brick House is a novel written by Theodora Elizabeth Lynch and published in 1855. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of two families, the Dales and the Murrays, who are neighbors and friends. The main character, Mary Dale, is...

The Moated Farm is a novel written by Grant Thornley and first published in 1861. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who lives on a farm with her father and brother. The farm is surrounded by a...

The Maidens of the Rocks is a novel written by Gabriele D'Annunzio and published in 1898. The story takes place in the Italian city of Venice during the 19th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Zaira and Livia, who are known as the ""maidens of...

The Postman's Knock is a novel written by Quiz and published in 1856. The story revolves around a young woman named Fanny who lives in a small village in England. Fanny is a postman's daughter and is in love with a young man named Tom. However, Tom is...

The Murmur Of The Shells is a novel written by Samuel Kennedy Cowan in 1879. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith who lives in a small village on the coast of Scotland. Edith is a kind and gentle person who loves spending time by the...

The Rector's Grandchildren is a novel written by Mary Thorp and first published in 1857. The story revolves around the lives of the children of a rector, who are left orphaned after the death of their parents. The eldest daughter, Ellen, takes on the...

The Exiled Soul is a novel written by Anne Albe C. Hautefeuille and published in 1852. The story follows the life of a young woman named Adele, who is forced to leave her home and country after her father is accused of treason. Adele's journey takes her...