Eastover Parish

Eastover Parish: A Tale of Yesterday is a novel written by Margaret Elizabeth Munson Sangster and published in 1912. The story is set in the fictional town of Eastover Parish in New England during the mid-19th century. The book follows the life of a young woman named Mary Ware, who moves to Eastover Parish with her family. Mary is intelligent, independent, and determined to make a life for herself in this new place.As Mary settles into the community, she becomes involved in the lives of its residents, including the wealthy and influential Pembertons, who take her under their wing. Mary also falls in love with a young man named Tom, who works as a clerk in a local store. However, their relationship is complicated by Tom's past and his uncertain future.Throughout the novel, Sangster explores themes of class, gender, and social change. She also provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small New England town during a time of great transition. The book is a nostalgic look back at a simpler time and a reminder of the importance of community, family, and tradition. Overall, Eastover Parish: A Tale of Yesterday is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of small-town life.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.