"Squire Phin" by Holman Day is a story set in the quiet village of Palermo, centered around Squire Phin Look, a well-known local lawyer who supports his neighbors. The book starts by painting a picture of small-town living, filled with unusual people and hints of old rivalries, promising both funny and serious moments. We meet "Hard-Times" Wharff, a weird character who believes he can predict the weather, as the townspeople chat about him. The unexpected arrival of Hime Look, Phin's brother, after being gone a long time, causes a stir, exposing family drama and unresolved problems. As things unfold, Phin Look is shown as a respected but modest lawyer, suggesting the story will investigate themes of family ties, what society expects, and the strange parts of country life, all mixed in with the strange arrival of the circus and its performers.
Squire Phin
By Holman Day
In a sleepy village, a lawyer's life is turned upside down by the return of his estranged brother and the arrival of a peculiar circus.
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About the AuthorHolman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
Holman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
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