Publisher's Synopsis
The Border of the Lake is a novel written by Agnes Lee and originally published in 1910. Set in the late 19th century, the story takes place in a small town situated on the border of a lake. The protagonist, a young woman named Margaret, moves to the town with her family and quickly becomes enamored with the natural beauty of the area. However, she soon discovers that the town is rife with social and political tensions, particularly between the wealthy summer residents and the working-class locals.As Margaret becomes more involved in the town's affairs, she finds herself drawn to a young man named John, who is deeply involved in the labor movement. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that John's father is a prominent businessman who opposes the labor movement and the changes it represents. Meanwhile, Margaret's family becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a wealthy summer resident, further exacerbating the tensions in the town.The Border of the Lake explores themes of class, gender, and social justice in a time of rapid industrialization and social change. Through Margaret's experiences, the novel offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of small-town life and the struggles of working-class people to assert their rights and improve their lives.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.
