Katharine Frensham: A Novel

"Katharine Frensham: A Novel" by Beatrice Harraden is a story set in the late 1800s and looks at tricky family matters and finding yourself. The book is mostly about Clifford and Marianne Thornton whose marriage isn't going well, along with their son Alan. As things get more tense in the family, the story looks at feeling sorry about things and what happens when you don't reach your goals. At the beginning, Clifford and Alan talk about Clifford's sad marriage with Marianne. Their talk shows how tough things are in the family, and then Marianne suddenly dies after a fight. After this sad loss, the story shows the father and son trying to handle their sadness and guilt. The book also shares sweet moments between them and the help from their old governess, Knutty. The story demonstrates the empty feelings after Marianne's death and hints at changes and healing as they head to Japan.