This lesser-known 1907 novel reveals John Amherst's quest to improve working conditions in the mill inherited by his wife, Bessie. Throw in an unspoken love between John and Bessie's best friend, and you have a good literary soap opera. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
When published in 1907, this novel about the lives of a wealthy mill owner, her socially progressive husband and friends caused a stir due to its treatment of drug abuse, mercy killing, divorce and second marriages. (Summary by Margaret)
The Fruit of the Tree
When published in 1907, this novel about the lives of a wealthy mill owner, her socially progressive husband and friends caused a stir due to its treatment of drug abuse, mercy killing, divorce and second marriages. (Summary by Margaret)
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BN ID: | 2940170337552 |
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Publisher: | LibriVox |
Publication date: | 08/25/2014 |
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