The Brentons (1912)

The Brentons is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and published in 1912. The story revolves around the Brenton family, who live in a small town in New England. The family consists of the parents, Henry and Mary Brenton, and their three children, Ruth, Helen, and Tom.The novel follows the family as they navigate through various challenges and changes in their lives. Henry Brenton is a successful businessman who is faced with financial difficulties and must find a way to save his company. Mary Brenton is a devoted wife and mother who is struggling to keep the family together amidst the turmoil.Ruth, the eldest daughter, is a talented artist who is torn between pursuing her passion and fulfilling her responsibilities to the family. Helen, the middle child, is a spirited young woman who falls in love with a wealthy man from the city. Tom, the youngest of the siblings, is a mischievous boy who causes trouble but ultimately learns valuable lessons about responsibility and maturity.Throughout the novel, the Brentons face challenges and setbacks but ultimately come together as a family to overcome them. The story is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.