At Home With The Jardines (1904)

At Home With The Jardines is a novel written by Lilian Bell and published in 1904. The narrative follows the Jardine family, a wealthy and influential family living in New York City during the early 20th century. The story is told from the perspective of various family members, including the matriarch Mrs. Jardine, her daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, social status, and the changing role of women in society. The Jardines are portrayed as a dysfunctional family, with tensions and rivalries simmering beneath the surface. Mrs. Jardine is a domineering figure who rules over her family with an iron fist, while her daughter-in-law struggles to assert herself in a patriarchal society. As the story unfolds, the Jardine family is forced to confront their own flaws and shortcomings, and to reevaluate their priorities and values. Through their struggles and triumphs, the novel offers a nuanced and insightful portrayal of life in early 20th century America. Overall, At Home With The Jardines is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy and influential family during a time of great social and cultural change.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.