Bold Words At The Bridge - Sarah Orne Jewett - Bog

""Bold Words At The Bridge"" is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the lives of two women, one from a wealthy family and the other from a poor family. The two women, who have been friends since childhood, find themselves on opposite sides of a controversy that erupts in the town over the construction of a new bridge. The wealthy woman, who is also the wife of the town's mayor, supports the bridge construction while the poor woman opposes it. As tensions rise, the two women must navigate their friendship and their differing opinions on the issue while also dealing with the larger societal issues of class and power. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of taking a stand for what one believes in. It is a timeless story that still resonates today.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Queen's Twin and Other Stories, by Sarah Orne Jewett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907177.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.