At Home With The Jardines (1904) - Lilian Bell - Bog

At Home With The Jardines is a novel written by Lilian Bell and first published in 1904. The story follows the Jardine family, a wealthy and privileged group living in New York City at the turn of the century. The Jardines are known for their lavish parties and extravagant lifestyle, but beneath the surface, there are tensions and secrets that threaten to tear the family apart.The novel is told from the perspective of various members of the Jardine family, including the matriarch, Mrs. Jardine, her daughter, Marion, and Marion's husband, Jack. Each character is struggling with their own personal demons, from marital problems to financial troubles to addiction.As the story unfolds, the Jardines are forced to confront their issues head-on, leading to dramatic and unexpected revelations. Along the way, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, as well as the changing landscape of American society in the early 20th century.At Home With The Jardines is a compelling and insightful look at the lives of the wealthy elite, and the challenges they face in a world undergoing rapid change. With its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, it remains a classic of early 20th century American literature.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.