Publisher's Synopsis
One of the Duanes is a novel written by Alice King Hamilton and published in 1885. The story follows the life of a young woman named Judith Duane, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her uncle and his family in New York City. Judith is initially welcomed into the Duane household, but she soon discovers that her uncle and his wife are not as kind as they seem. As Judith grows up, she falls in love with her cousin, George Duane. However, her uncle and his wife disapprove of the match and try to keep the two apart. Judith is forced to leave the Duane household and make her own way in the world. The novel explores themes of family, love, and betrayal, as well as the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. It also offers a glimpse into New York City society during this time period. Overall, One of the Duanes is a compelling historical fiction novel that is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and engaging plot.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.
