The Children Of Light (1912) - Florence Converse - Bog

The Children of Light is a novel written by Florence Converse and published in 1912. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small New England town called Lydford. The plot centers around two families, the Hapgoods and the Wetherells, who have been neighbors for generations. The Hapgoods are a wealthy family who have always been respected in the community, while the Wetherells are struggling to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class. The main character, Alice Hapgood, falls in love with John Wetherell, the son of her family's long-time neighbors. Their love is forbidden due to the social class difference between them, and they must navigate the disapproval of their families and the town's gossip.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the characters must confront the consequences of their actions. The novel also touches on the topic of women's suffrage, as Alice becomes involved in the movement and fights for the right to vote.Overall, The Children of Light is a compelling story of love and social class in early 20th century America.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.