Family life fiction Books

We first meet Susan Cushman's characters, John and Mary Margaret, in her short story collection, Friends of the Library. In her second novel and seventh book, Cushman fleshes out their stories, covering over fifty years of their lives in Mississippi and...

Wilbur is a nine-year-old child being homeschooled by a wealthy single mother. Sal is a forty-two-year-old flower photographer whose three-mile loop in search of new flowers takes him past a youngster he doesn't even register as sitting on his porch...

This collection KEMITI BADALIJAAE MANISHA is a beautiful collocation of sixteen short stories of various facts which has another overmuch attraction. The stories are Kemiti Badalijae Jibana, Mati Bilapa, Asura, Pahadara Chhai, Sheshapadara Bhuin, Trap,...

Willy has led a full life, too full maybe. Along life's journey, he has been transformed. This change leads him to a result he wanted, but also to moments of rage at his failure to accomplish the one thing he wished for the most. John Benson and...

Zachariah passes the greatest passion of his life, hunting, and the lessons about life that he learned from it, on to one of his sons, James. Through it, Zachariah and James make a special connection. But, this is not a story just about hunting. It is...

When a husband convinces his wife to join him in a tryst with another woman, there are unintended consequences in this sharply observed erotic tale about the challenges of modern marriageAs a divorce lawyer for Manhattan’s elite, David Greenfield...

“I am thirty-four years old, married, a professor of neurobiology; I have two sons, aged nine and seven. I grew up in Brownsville and I left it behind, and I was diagnosed as having cancer in January. I know that these facts are connected; I have...

Glory Goodman lives with her family, the Bairds, on Stinking Creek, in Northeastern Tennessee. The family, like many families who've lived in this Appalachian conclave for centuries, is tight-knit, and fiercely devoted to a life that features one...

""Jacqueline of Holland V3: A Historical Tale"" is a novel written by Thomas Colley Grattan and first published in 1831. The book is set in the 14th century and follows the life of Jacqueline of Holland, a young woman who becomes embroiled in the...

In The Old Palazzo V2: A Novel is a book written by Gertrude Forde and originally published in 1885. It is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Beatrice who inherits an old palazzo in Italy from her late father. Beatrice is...

In The Flower Of Her Youth V1: A Novel is a book written by Mabel Collins and published in 1883. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Olive Varcoe, who is intelligent, beautiful, and well-educated. Olive is the daughter of a wealthy...

In The Bishop's Carriage is a novel written by Miriam Michelson and originally published in 1904. The story takes place in San Francisco during the early 1900s and follows the life of Sally Cardigan, a young woman who works as a stenographer. Sally is in...

In Spite of Fortune V1: A Novel is a book written by Maurice Gay and published in 1876. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows the story of a young man named Julian Leigh who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to leave his home after a...

Hyperaesthesia: A Novel is a literary work written by Mary Cruger in 1885. The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Gladys, who is suffering from hyperaesthesia, a medical condition that causes extreme sensitivity to sensory stimuli. As...

Hvidehus: Roman (1899) is a novel written by Annie Quiding. The book is set in Denmark and follows the story of a young woman named Ingeborg, who is forced to leave her home and move to the Hvidehus estate with her husband, a wealthy landowner. Ingeborg...

Holding Fast And Letting Go V2: A Novel is a literary work written by Brudie in 1874. The book is a sequel to the first volume and continues to follow the story of the main character, Sarah, as she navigates through the challenges of life. The novel is...

Hilda: A Story of Calcutta is a novel written by Sara Jeannette Duncan and published in 1898. The story takes place in Calcutta, India during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Canadian woman named Hilda who has recently moved to the...

Heartsease V2: Or The Brother's Wife is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and published in 1854. It is the second volume of the Heartsease trilogy and follows the story of the May family. The novel centers around the relationship between two...

Her Week's Amusement is a novel written by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford and first published in 1886. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Lady Maisie who is determined to have a week of fun and excitement in London. She is accompanied by...

""He And Hecuba: A Novel"" is a historical fiction book written by Betsey Riddle Hutten Zum Stolzenberg in 1906. The story revolves around the life of a young man named He, who is a prince of Troy. He falls in love with Hecuba, a beautiful princess from...

Hall's Vineyard is a novel written by Maud Jeanne Franc and first published in 1875. The story revolves around the Hall family and their vineyard in the south of France. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Hall, is a successful wine merchant who has built...

Grey Craigs: Or Auld Lang Syne is a novel written by Jean L. Watson and published in 1880. The story is set in Scotland and follows the lives of two families, the Craigs and the McEwans, who have been close friends for generations. The novel explores...

Guild Court V3 is a novel written by George MacDonald and published in 1868. It is the third book in the Guild Court series, which follows the lives of several characters living in a small English town. The story revolves around the main character, Hugh...

Glen Tilloch: A Tale is a novel written by Mrs. John Burnett Pratt and first published in 1845. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of the main character, Glen Tilloch, who is a young man of humble origins. Glen is a hardworking and...

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...

Gertrude Cameron V1: A Novel (1853) is a work of fiction written by Elizabeth Daniels. The book tells the story of Gertrude Cameron, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family due to financial difficulties. Gertrude moves to a new town...

Gerald Boyne V2: A Novel (1876) is a work of fiction by American author T. W. Eames. The novel is the second in a series and follows the titular character, Gerald Boyne, as he navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal in late 19th century...

From Summer to Summer is a novel written by Lizzie P. Evans-Hansell and originally published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young woman named Nellie, who is torn between two men - her childhood sweetheart and a wealthy businessman. As she...

Gardenhurst V1: A Novel is a book written by Anna Caroline Steele and was first published in the year 1867. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is forced to leave her home in the city and move to the countryside to live with her...

From The Unsounded Sea: A Romance is a novel written by Nellie K. Blissett and first published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is struggling to find her place in society. Edith is...

Frederica Dennison, Spinster is a novel written by Elizabeth Robinson Price and published in 1916. The book tells the story of Frederica Dennison, a middle-aged woman who has never married and lives with her sister-in-law in a small town in New England...

For Honor and Life is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1894. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named George Ritherdon. George is a brave and honorable man who is determined to live his...

""Francois The Waif"" is a novel written by the French author George Sand and was originally published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Francois, who is abandoned by his parents and left to fend for himself on the streets...

Four Roads to Paradise is a novel by Maud Wilder Goodwin, first published in 1904. The book follows the lives of four women from different backgrounds who are all seeking their own version of paradise. The first woman is a wealthy socialite who is...

For Ever And Never V1: A Novel (1884) is a literary work by John Palgrave Simpson. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is torn between two men, one of whom is a wealthy and influential politician, and the other is a struggling artist...

Flirtation V3 is a novel written by Charlotte Campbell Bury and published in 1834. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the lives of several characters, primarily the young and beautiful Lady Emily, who is both admired and...

Fanny Percy's Knight Errant is a novel written by Mary Graham and published in 1876. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of Fanny Percy, a young woman who dreams of becoming a knight. Fanny's father is a wealthy landowner who...

Fenacre Grange V2: A Novel is a book written by Langford Cecil and published in 1870. The novel is the second volume in the Fenacre Grange series and follows the story of the Grange's inhabitants. The book is set in the English countryside and revolves...

Falconbeck Hall V2: A Novel (1854) is a literary work by John Berwick Harwood. The novel is a sequel to Falconbeck Hall V1 and follows the story of the Hall's inhabitants. The book is set in the 19th century and centers around the aristocratic family of...

""Fair, But Not Wise"" is a novel written by Mrs. Forrest-Grant and first published in 1873. The story follows the life of the beautiful and charming Lady Caroline, who is courted by two very different men: the wealthy and respectable Sir George, and the...

Faith And Unfaith: A Novel is a literary work written by the Duchess, published in 1882. The novel revolves around the lives of two women, Faith and Unfaith, who are sisters. Faith is a virtuous and religious woman who is married to a wealthy man, while...

""Everybody's Favorite"" is a novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1897. The story revolves around a young woman named Dolly who is known as ""everybody's favorite"" due to her kind and charming personality. Dolly is engaged to a wealthy...

Evenings in Arcadia is a novel written by John Dennis and first published in 1865. The story is set in the idyllic landscape of Arcadia, a mythical region of ancient Greece known for its pastoral beauty and simplicity. The novel follows the lives of...

""Evelyn Forester: A Woman's Story"" is a novel written by Marguerite A. Power in 1856. The story follows the life of the titular character, Evelyn Forester, a young woman who struggles to find her place in society. Born into a wealthy family, Evelyn is...

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Mona's Choice is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and published in 1887. The story revolves around Mona, a young woman who has to make a difficult decision between two men who are vying for her affection. On one hand, there is the charming and wealthy...