The 6 stories in this collection add a new dimension to the fictional portrayal of New England life. The author's apparently simple, declarative prose moves the reader convincingly into a world where ghosts dwell and evil is real. These stories contain buried comments on the life of women at the turn of the century. By the author of Pembroke.
The Wind in the Rose-Bush
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DescriptionAuthor Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman gained acclaim in her time as a chronicler of life in rural New England. .
The Wind in The Rose-Bush
Author Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman gained acclaim in her time as a chronicler of life in rural New England. ...
Religious constraints play a key role in some of her works. Contents The Wind in the Rose-bush The Shadows on the Wall Luella Miller The Southwest Chamber The Vacant Lot The Lost Ghost
She was born in Randolph, Massachusetts on October 31, 1852, to Eleanor Lothrop and Warren Edward Wilkins, who originally baptized her as "Mary Ella".
Reproduction of the original.
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.
Ford Village has no railroad station, being on the other side of the river from Porter's Falls, and accessible only by the ford which gives it its name, and a ferry line.