Granite And Alabaster (1922)

Granite and Alabaster is a novel written by Raymond Holden and published in 1922. The story is set in a small town in the United States and follows the lives of two families, the Granites and the Alabasters, who are both prominent members of the community. The Granites are a wealthy family who have made their fortune in the granite quarry business, while the Alabasters are a more refined family with a long history of wealth and influence.The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families, as well as their individual struggles and triumphs. The Granites are portrayed as hardworking and ambitious, but also ruthless and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their power and wealth. The Alabasters, on the other hand, are more refined and cultured, but also somewhat aloof and disconnected from the realities of everyday life.As the story unfolds, the two families become increasingly intertwined, with marriages and business deals linking them together. However, tensions also begin to rise as each family tries to assert their dominance over the other. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of power, wealth, and the human desire for success and recognition.Written in a straightforward and engaging style, Granite and Alabaster is a compelling portrait of small-town life in America during the early 20th century. With its vivid characters and evocative descriptions of the landscape and culture of the time, it remains a classic work of American literature.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.