Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Farm House is a novel written by Caroline Hyde Butler Laing and published in 1855. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of an old farm house in New England. The main character, Mrs. Arnold, is a widow who lives in the house with her daughter and son-in-law. The novel explores the themes of family, love, loss, and redemption.The story begins with the arrival of a new tenant, Mr. Carlton, who is a wealthy businessman from the city. He is immediately drawn to Mrs. Arnold's daughter, Mary, and they begin a courtship. However, Mary is still grieving the loss of her first husband, and she is hesitant to enter into another relationship.As the story progresses, the characters face various challenges, including financial difficulties, illness, and the arrival of a mysterious stranger. Through it all, they learn to rely on each other and to find strength in their faith.The Old Farm House is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.