Publisher's Synopsis
Vernon Grove; Or Hearts As They Are: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Caroline Howard Gilman Glover Jervey. The book revolves around the lives of a group of people residing in the fictional town of Vernon Grove. The story is set in the mid-19th century and explores the themes of love, family, and social class.The main character of the story is Mary Ashton, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a man from a lower social class, John Vernon. The two struggle to overcome the societal barriers that stand in the way of their love, and their relationship is tested by the disapproval of Mary's family and the prejudices of their community.The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the town, including Mary's sister, Clara, who is engaged to a wealthy man but harbors secret feelings for John's brother, Tom. The story also follows the struggles of a poor family, the Millers, who are forced to confront the harsh realities of poverty and the challenges of raising a large family.Throughout the book, the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and the societal expectations that shape their lives. The novel ultimately explores the idea that true love and happiness can only be achieved when people are true to themselves and follow their hearts, regardless of the obstacles they may face.Overall, Vernon Grove; Or Hearts As They Are: A Novel is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of people living in 19th century America and explores timeless themes of love, family, and social class.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.
