Publisher's Synopsis
Pembroke: A Novel is a work of fiction by American author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Helen Pembroke, who is forced to leave her home and live with her wealthy aunt in Boston after her father's death. Helen is initially excited about her new life, but soon realizes that her aunt and her society friends are shallow and superficial. She struggles to fit in and longs for the simple life she left behind. As she navigates the complexities of high society, she also grapples with her own desires and ambitions. Along the way, she meets a number of intriguing characters, including a suitor who may not be what he seems. Pembroke: A Novel is a compelling tale of love, loss, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Boston.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.