Harvest Moon - Josephine Preston Peabody - Bog

Harvest Moon is a novel by Josephine Preston Peabody that tells the story of a young woman named Miriam, who lives in a small New England town in the late 1800s. Miriam is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the limitations placed on her by society.The novel begins with Miriam's return to her hometown after several years away. She has been living in the city, working as a nurse, and has come back to care for her ailing father. While she is there, she reconnects with her childhood friend, Peter, who is now a successful businessman.As Miriam and Peter spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Miriam is fiercely independent and is not sure she wants to settle down with anyone. Meanwhile, Peter is struggling to balance his business responsibilities with his desire to spend time with Miriam.As the story unfolds, Miriam and Peter must navigate their feelings for each other while also dealing with the challenges of life in a small town. Along the way, they are forced to confront their own fears and insecurities, and to make difficult choices about their futures.Harvest Moon is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Peabody's vivid descriptions of small town life in the late 19th century bring the story to life, and her characters are richly drawn and complex. This is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or is looking for a compelling story about love and self-discovery.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.