Sara Ware Bassett
Sara Ware Bassett was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her novels primarily deal with New England characters, and most of them are set in two fictional Cape Cod villages she created, Belleport and Wilton. Her first novel, Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party, was published in 1907. She subsequently wrote more than 40 additional novels, continuing to write and publish into the late 1950s. Many of her novels focus on love stories and humorously eccentric characters. A number of her works are available as free e-books. Two of her novels, The Taming of Zenas Henry (1915) and The Harbor Road (1919), were adapted as the motion pictures Captain Hurricane (1935) and Danger Ahead (1921).
The Story of Sugar
** In a world of spring breaks and sugar farms, two boys must navigate the challenging terrain of complicated family history.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Story of Porcelain
In the Maine wilderness, a boy's fishing trip turns into an exploration into the world of porcelain, where he discovers the art's rich history amid talks of service and patriotism.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Story of Silk
In a quaint village during wartime, a family embraces silk production, relying on their resilience and ingenuity to tend to silkworms and maintain their livelihood.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Story of Wool
A boy and his father leave their city life behind to solve a ranch mystery, only to discover a world of sheep, cowboys, and unexpected dangers.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Story of Glass
Orphaned and torn between two uncles, a young girl's life transforms as a family dispute turns into a journey of discovery that spans continents.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Steve and the Steam Engine
A reckless joyride turns into a journey of self-discovery for a young boy who must face the music after his impulsive act leaves him stranded and ashamed.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Paul and the Printing Press
A young journalist's big idea for a school newspaper requires ingenuity and teamwork to overcome financial and logistical hurdles.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Ted and the Telephone
In a town marked by mills, a wide-eyed boy chases dreams of science and friendship, looking to spark a new and exciting future.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Story of Leather
A failing student finds redemption and maturity when forced to trade his schoolbooks for the tough but rewarding world of a family tannery.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Walter and the Wireless
A playful young man must balance newfound responsibility and independence while caring for prized dogs at a grand summer estate.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Flood Tide
In a small town, an eccentric inventor and his caretaker find their lives invigorated by new inventions and the arrival of family.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Carl and the Cotton Gin
Witness a young boy's journey through poverty and family challenges as he reflects on how a single invention rippled throughout society.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Shifting Sands
In a quiet coastal town, a widow's secluded life is stirred by a mysterious man and a hidden treasure, forcing her to confront her past as possibilities and rumors collide.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Christopher and the Clockmakers
A boy burdened by expectations discovers a world of ticking secrets within his father's shop, leading him toward unexpected adventures.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party
In a world of social intrigue, an exclusive group confronts its own values when faced with the ambition of newcomers and the irresistible pull of a lavish bridge party.
By Sara Ware Bassett
The Wall Between
A century-old family feud, fueled by pride and resentment, faces an unexpected turning point with the arrival of a newcomer who may hold the key to reconciliation.
By Sara Ware Bassett