Pembroke
About this book
"Pembroke begins with a heated political argument between Barney Thayer and Cephas Barnard, the father of Barney's betrothed, Charlotte Barnard. The angry Cephas throws his prospective son-in-law out of the house and, because of his immense pride, Barney refuses to apologize, even though it means he cannot marry Charlotte. The Thayers and Barnards become locked in a clash of wills, and the broken engagement reverberates throughout the village, ultimately affecting the relationships of two other couples in the town." "In sharp contrast to the romantic literary tradition, Pembroke vividly depicts characters doomed to inherit the unhappiness of their ancestors. This dramatic and realistic portrayal of rural nineteenth-century New England life and Puritan ethos will reintroduce modern readers to a significant regionalist woman writer."--Jacket.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 59 readers · 330 pages · ≈ 6 h 07 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Pembroke?
About ≈ 6 h 07 m — 330 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Pembroke?
330 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Pembroke?
It sits on the Classics, Romance, Fiction shelves.
Is Pembroke in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Pembroke take place?
It is set in New England.
Who wrote Pembroke?
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.
Where can I read Pembroke online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library