Bright Skies And Dark Shadows (1890)

Bright Skies and Dark Shadows is a novel written by Henry Martyn Field, published in 1890. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Edith and Marion, as they navigate the challenges of love, family, and social expectations in their small New England town. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, while Marion is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their different backgrounds, the two become close friends and confidantes.As the story progresses, Edith falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, while Marion falls for a poor but honest farmer named John. However, their relationships are complicated by the expectations of their families and the social norms of the time. Edith's father disapproves of Arthur, while Marion's family believes she should marry someone of a higher social class.Throughout the novel, Field explores the themes of class, gender, and social mobility. He also portrays the beauty and challenges of life in rural New England during the mid-19th century. The novel is a poignant and insightful look at the complexities of love and society during a time of great change and upheaval in American history.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.