The Percys (1870)

""The Percys"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Prentiss and first published in 1870. The story follows the lives of the Percy family, a wealthy and influential family in 19th century America. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Percy, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. His wife, Mrs. Percy, is a devoted mother who takes great pride in her children and their accomplishments.The novel explores the relationships between the family members and their struggles with love, loss, and betrayal. The eldest son, Edward, is a successful lawyer who falls in love with a woman from a lower social class. The middle son, Arthur, is a talented artist who struggles with his own identity and the expectations of his family. The youngest son, Walter, is a carefree young man who falls in love with a woman who is already engaged to another man.As the story unfolds, the Percys face a number of challenges that test their strength and resilience. They must navigate the complexities of social class, deal with the consequences of their own actions, and learn to forgive one another in order to move forward.Overall, ""The Percys"" is a compelling family drama that explores themes of love, loyalty, and forgiveness. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of wealthy Americans in the 19th century and the challenges they faced in navigating their own personal relationships and societal expectations.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.