"Patience Sparhawk and Her Times: A Novel" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a story set in 19th-century California, centered on a young woman named Patience Sparhawk navigating difficult circumstances. The book looks at Patience's struggles with her mother's alcoholism and the ways society treats her family, while capturing the spirit of a young woman fighting to define herself in a world of limited opportunities. Patience's journey begins in Monterey, where she bonds with her friend Rosita, dreams of a future beyond her small town, and grapples with the painful realities of her home life. Patience faces social challenges, and her interest in books and art showcases her ambition and sets her on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to rise above her surroundings and create her own destiny.
Patience Sparhawk and Her Times: A Novel
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
In a 19th-century California town, a determined young woman fights to overcome poverty and family struggles to forge her own identity and pursue her dreams of a better life.
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About the AuthorGertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
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