Publisher's Synopsis
The Dance of Dinwiddie is a novel written by Marshall Moreton and published in 1912. The story takes place in the small town of Dinwiddie, where the main character, John Derring, returns after years of living in the city. He finds that the town has changed significantly since he left and is now dominated by a wealthy family, the Hargreaves. John falls in love with the Hargreaves' daughter, Margaret, and becomes embroiled in a conflict between her family and the rest of the town. The Hargreaves are accused of cheating the town out of money, and John must choose between his love for Margaret and his loyalty to the town.As tensions rise, the town decides to hold a dance to raise money for a new church. The dance becomes a symbol of hope and unity for the town, but it also leads to unexpected consequences for John and Margaret.The Dance of Dinwiddie is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and small-town politics. It captures the spirit of a bygone era and provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of early 20th century America.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.
