Publisher's Synopsis
Eve Effingham V3: Or Home is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1838. It is the third book in the Eve Effingham series, and it follows the story of Eve, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who returns to her family home in New York after living abroad for several years. In this novel, Eve must navigate the complexities of her family's social circle, which includes both old friends and new acquaintances. She is courted by several suitors, including a wealthy landowner named John Monson and a charming but unreliable artist named Paul Powis. As Eve tries to decide which man to choose, she also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving her cousin, who has been accused of stealing a valuable piece of jewelry. Eve must use her wits and her social connections to clear her cousin's name and protect her family's reputation. Throughout the novel, Cooper explores themes of love, loyalty, and social status, and he portrays the world of high society in early 19th-century America with vivid detail. The book is notable for its complex characters, intricate plot, and richly descriptive prose, and it remains a classic of American literature to this day.In Three Volumes.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.
