The Happy Family (1906)

''The Happy Family'' is a novel written by George Hodges in 1906. The story revolves around the lives of the members of the Gwynne family, who are a wealthy and respected family living in a small town in America. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Gwynne, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and dedication. His wife, Mrs. Gwynne, is a loving and devoted mother who takes care of their children and manages their household. The novel follows the lives of the Gwynne family members as they navigate through various challenges and experiences. The family is portrayed as happy and content, but as the story progresses, the reader learns that there are underlying tensions and conflicts within the family. The eldest son, Jack, is a successful lawyer who is engaged to a woman who is not approved of by his parents. The second son, Tom, is struggling to find his place in the world and is constantly at odds with his father. The youngest daughter, Mary, is in love with a man who is not of their social standing, causing further tension within the family. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey of love, loss, and family dynamics. The novel explores themes of social class, family values, and the importance of communication and understanding between family members. ''The Happy Family'' is a heartwarming and insightful novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy American family at the turn of the century.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.