"Thrifty Stock and Other Stories" by Ben Ames Williams is a collection of tales set in the early 1900s that paints a picture of life in the village of Fraternity; it examines the daily routines, nature, and the ways people connect with each other. We meet characters such as Lucia Moore, a young woman not happy with where she lives and Johnny Dree, an orchard owner. Lucia is annoyed by her father and sad about her mother, so she finds peace in the land, but she still feels restless. Johnny's hard work attracts Lucia as their connection illustrates the complexities of rural life, showing both the struggles and the possibility of personal growth and strong relationships.
Thrifty Stock, and Other Stories
By Ben Ames Williams
In an enchanting village, a restless young woman and a diligent orchardist discover the power of connection amidst the challenges and beauty of early 20th-century rural life.
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2020-09-12
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About the AuthorBen Ames Williams was an American novelist and writer of short stories; he wrote hundreds of short stories and over 30 novels. Among his novels are Come Spring (1940), Leave Her to Heaven (1944) House Divided (1947), and The Unconquered (1953). He was published in many magazines, but the majority of his stories appeared in The Saturday Evening Post.
Ben Ames Williams was an American novelist and writer of short stories; he wrote hundreds of short stories and over 30 novels. Among his novels are Come Spring (1940), Leave Her to Heaven (1944) House Divided (1947), and The Unconquered (1953). He was published in many magazines, but the majority of his stories appeared in The Saturday Evening Post.
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