A Gate Of Cedar

""A Gate of Cedar"" is a historical fiction novel written by Katharine Morse. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Alice who grows up in a wealthy family in New England. Alice is a talented artist, but her family expects her to marry well and become a socialite. However, Alice is determined to live a life of her own choosing and pursues her passion for art.As Alice navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, she meets and falls in love with a fellow artist named Henry. Their love is tested by societal expectations and the outbreak of World War I, which sends Henry to Europe to fight.The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the impact of war on individuals and relationships. Through Alice's journey, readers witness the struggles and triumphs of a woman breaking free from the constraints of her upbringing and pursuing her dreams.Overall, ""A Gate of Cedar"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced in pursuing their passions and independence.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.