The Crossways (1910)

The Crossways is a novel by American author Helen Reimensnyder Martin, first published in 1910. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Naomi, who live in a small Pennsylvania town in the late 19th century. Ruth is the older and more responsible of the two, while Naomi is carefree and impulsive. The sisters' lives are changed forever when a wealthy young man from the city, Philip, comes to town and falls in love with Ruth. As Ruth struggles with her feelings for Philip and her sense of duty to her family, Naomi becomes increasingly jealous and resentful. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and family, as well as the tension between small-town life and the lure of the big city. Martin's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of rural Pennsylvania and its sympathetic portrayal of the two sisters. The Crossways is considered a classic of American literature and a significant contribution to the genre of regional fiction.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.