Less Than Kin (1909)

Less Than Kin is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1909. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two cousins, Mary and Anne, who are raised together in a wealthy family. Despite their close relationship, the two women have very different personalities and aspirations.Mary is beautiful, charming, and ambitious. She dreams of marrying a wealthy man and living a life of luxury. Anne, on the other hand, is more reserved and practical. She wants to pursue a career in medicine and help others.As the years go by, Mary's ambitions lead her down a path of deception and betrayal. She marries a wealthy man, but soon realizes that he is not as wealthy as she thought. Desperate to maintain her luxurious lifestyle, she begins to engage in dishonest business practices.Anne, meanwhile, struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. She faces discrimination and sexism in a male-dominated field but refuses to give up. Eventually, she becomes a successful physician and finds love with a colleague.As the two cousins' lives unfold, they must confront the consequences of their choices and the true meaning of family and loyalty.Less Than Kin is a compelling story of ambition, betrayal, and redemption. Miller's vivid descriptions and insightful characterizations make this novel a timeless classic.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.