"Edna Browning; or, the Leighton Homestead" by Mary Jane Holmes is a 19th-century novel that explores the lives of Roy Leighton, his family, and Edna Browning after the tragic death of Roy's brother, Charlie. Following a chance encounter, Roy and Edna's lives become intertwined as she grapples with guilt and isolation as a young widow burdened by debt. The story skillfully navigates themes of family loyalty, societal judgment, and the characters' quests for love and redemption while showcasing their inner struggles through evocative letters and pivotal moments. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their relationships and the challenges they face in the shadow of loss and unexpected responsibilities in a world where choices have lasting consequences.
Edna Browning; $b or, the Leighton homestead. A novel
By Mary Jane Holmes
In the aftermath of a sudden tragedy, a young widow seeks independence and love while navigating the complexities of family duty and societal expectations.
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About the AuthorMary Jane Holmes was an American author who published 39 novels, as well as short stories. Her first novel sold 250,000 copies; and she had total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her books included: "Tempest and Sunshine" (1854), "English Orphans" (1855), "Homestead on the Hillside" (1855), "Lena Rivers" (1856), "Meadow Brook" (1857), "Dora Deane" (1858), "Cousin Maude" (1860), "Marian Gray" 186^, "Hugh Worthington" (1864), "Cameron Vide" (1867). "Rose Mather" (1868), "Ethelyn’s Mistake" (1869), "Edna Browning" (1872), "Mildred" (1877), "Forest House" (1879), "Daisy Thornton," "Queenie Hetherton" (1883), "Christmas Stories" (1884), "Bessie's Fortune" (1885). "Gretchen" (1887), "Marguerite" (1891).
Mary Jane Holmes was an American author who published 39 novels, as well as short stories. Her first novel sold 250,000 copies; and she had total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her books included: "Tempest and Sunshine" (1854), "English Orphans" (1855), "Homestead on the Hillside" (1855), "Lena Rivers" (1856), "Meadow Brook" (1857), "Dora Deane" (1858), "Cousin Maude" (1860), "Marian Gray" 186^, "Hugh Worthington" (1864), "Cameron Vide" (1867). "Rose Mather" (1868), "Ethelyn’s Mistake" (1869), "Edna Browning" (1872), "Mildred" (1877), "Forest House" (1879), "Daisy Thornton," "Queenie Hetherton" (1883), "Christmas Stories" (1884), "Bessie's Fortune" (1885). "Gretchen" (1887), "Marguerite" (1891).
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