Publisher's Synopsis
Prudence Palfrey, And A River Mouth Romance is a novel written by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich and originally published in 1902. The story follows the life of Prudence Palfrey, a young woman from Boston who is determined to make her own way in the world. Prudence's story is intertwined with that of a young man named Jack Dunham, whom she meets while on vacation at a seaside resort. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time and the expectations of their families. As they navigate the challenges of their relationship, Prudence and Jack must also confront their own personal demons and come to terms with their own identities. The novel is set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century New England, and explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for independence. With its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and its complex characters, Prudence Palfrey, And A River Mouth Romance is a timeless work of American literature.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.
