Family Secrets (1907)

Family Secrets is a novel written by Marion Foster Washburne and first published in 1907. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is brought up in a wealthy family but is kept in the dark about certain family secrets. As she grows up and becomes more curious about her family's past, she uncovers some shocking truths that threaten to tear her family apart.Margaret's father is a successful businessman who has made his fortune in the shipping industry. Her mother is a socialite who spends most of her time attending parties and social events. Margaret has two brothers, one of whom is a successful lawyer and the other a doctor.Despite her privileged upbringing, Margaret feels isolated and disconnected from her family. She is particularly curious about her grandmother, who died before Margaret was born. Her mother and father are evasive when Margaret asks about her grandmother, and this only fuels her curiosity.As Margaret begins to investigate her family's past, she uncovers a series of secrets that have been kept hidden for years. She learns about a scandalous affair that her grandfather had with a maid, and the tragic consequences that followed. She also discovers that her mother had a secret love affair before she married Margaret's father.As Margaret delves deeper into her family's past, she realizes that the secrets that have been kept hidden for so long have had a profound impact on the lives of everyone in her family. She must decide whether to keep these secrets buried or to confront them and risk tearing her family apart.Family Secrets is a gripping novel that explores the themes of family, love, and the consequences of keeping secrets. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.