Little Eve Edgarton (1914)

Little Eve Edgarton is a novel written by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, first published in 1914. The story follows the life of Eve Edgarton, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy and overbearing aunt. Eve is a free spirit and longs to break free from her aunt's stifling influence and live life on her own terms. When Eve meets a young artist named Clem Spender, she falls in love and decides to marry him. However, her aunt disapproves of the match and does everything in her power to prevent the marriage. Despite the obstacles, Eve and Clem eventually marry and embark on a life together, but they soon discover that their different backgrounds and personalities create challenges in their relationship.As the story unfolds, Eve navigates the complexities of marriage and motherhood, while also struggling to assert her independence and find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of love, family, identity, and the societal expectations placed on women in the early 20th century.Overall, Little Eve Edgarton is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women during a time of great social change. Abbott's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the emotional depth and complexity of her characters with grace and sensitivity.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.