Publisher's Synopsis
The Circle of a Century is a novel written by Mrs. Burton Harrison. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of several families from different social classes. The story is centered around the main character, Constance Holland, who is a young woman from a wealthy family. As the story progresses, Constance experiences love, loss, and betrayal. She falls in love with a man who is not from her social class, which causes tension within her family. Meanwhile, her brother becomes involved in a scandalous affair that threatens to ruin the family's reputation. Throughout the book, the author explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the changing times. The story also touches on the political and social issues of the era, including women's suffrage and the rise of the middle class. Overall, The Circle of a Century is a compelling historical novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of people during a time of great change in American society.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.
