Ethelyn's Mistake Or, The Home In The West

Ethelyn's Mistake Or, The Home In The West: A Novel by Mary J. Holmes is a classic American novel set in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Ethelyn Percival, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a poor but ambitious young man named Eugene. Against the wishes of her family, Ethelyn marries Eugene and moves with him to the western frontier, where they hope to start a new life.However, Ethelyn soon realizes that life on the frontier is much harder than she anticipated. She struggles to adjust to the harsh living conditions and the lack of social amenities, and her relationship with Eugene becomes strained. As she tries to find her place in this new world, Ethelyn makes a mistake that threatens to destroy everything she has worked for.The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. It also offers a glimpse into the realities of life on the frontier during a time of great change and expansion in America. With its engaging characters and compelling storyline, Ethelyn's Mistake Or, The Home In The West is a timeless tale of love and perseverance that will resonate with readers today.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.

• | Author: Mary J. Holmes
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jan 17, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 380 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1430497726
• | ISBN-13: 9781430497721