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The novel follows the lives of a New England‑inspired farm family across three generations, showing how the women’s relationships and attitudes toward Calvinist theology evolve. Set against the backdrop of rural domestic life, the story examines themes of love, family values, and the social conditions shaping a changing society.
First publish date: 1936
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Agnes Sligh Turnbull
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