Clara Louise Burnham
Clara Louise Burnham was an American novelist. After the success of No Gentlemen (1881), other books followed, including A Sane Lunatic (1882), Dearly Bought (1884), Next Door (1886), Young Maids and Old (1888), The Mistress of Beech Knoll (1890), and Miss Bagg's Secretary (1892). The daughter of George Frederick Root, she wrote the text for several his most successful cantatas. The 1923 film, A Chapter in Her Life is based on Burnham's 1903 novel Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life. Born in Massachusetts, she died at the family home in Maine in 1927.
Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life
A young girl's arrival at her grandfather's estate sparks a story of family, responsibility, and new beginnings while her parents are away.
By Clara Louise Burnham
The Opened Shutters: A Novel
When a young woman appears unexpectedly, a judge and his former love must confront their past, testing the bonds of duty and family amidst hidden regrets.
By Clara Louise Burnham
Instead of the Thorn: A Novel
In a world of social expectations and personal desires set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Chicago, a young woman navigates love, family, and the constraints of her high-society life.
By Clara Louise Burnham
Wenonah's Stories for Children
Two siblings’ summer takes an enchanting turn when they meet an Indian maiden who shares captivating tales and teaches them about friendship and cultural appreciation.
By Clara Louise Burnham
The Queen of Farrandale: A Novel
After a life of hardship, a downcast man is offered a chance to improve his lot in life by connecting with a wealthy relative, but only if he embraces the complexities of family, duty, and identity.
By Clara Louise Burnham
Sweet Clover: A Romance of the White City
Amidst family struggles and societal expectations, a blossoming romance emerges, complicated by an inappropriate elder, challenging the boundaries of love and duty.
By Clara Louise Burnham
The Key Note: A Novel
An innkeeper and her young boarder find their summer filled with unexpected romance when a talented singer arrives on their island, stirring up drama and heartfelt connections.
By Clara Louise Burnham
In Apple-Blossom Time: A Fairy-Tale to Date
An orphaned girl's hope for a new life on a farm is threatened by a mean-spirited man and the shadows of her past.
By Clara Louise Burnham
Jewel's Story Book
A young girl's charming visit with her grandfather unfolds into a heartwarming journey of family, love, and childhood joy.
By Clara Louise Burnham
Clever Betsy: A Novel
In a quaint seaport village, a strong-willed woman juggles love, duty, and the expectations of a close-knit community as she opens her heart to new possibilities.
By Clara Louise Burnham
The Inner Flame: A Novel
In a remote mountain cabin, a mother and son face struggles and expectations as they navigate art, family, and the search for purpose.
By Clara Louise Burnham