Publisher's Synopsis
""For Love Of Mary Ellen: A Romance Of Childhood"" is a novel written by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd and first published in 1912. The story follows the childhood romance between two young neighbors, Mary Ellen and John, who grow up together in a small New England town. Despite their different upbringings, Mary Ellen, the daughter of a wealthy family, and John, the son of a poor farmer, form a close bond that is tested by their families' disapproval of their relationship. As they grow older, their love for each other only deepens, but they must navigate the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness. The novel explores themes of social class, family expectations, and the power of love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
