The Bracegirdle (1922)

The Bracegirdle is a novel written by Burris Jenkins and published in 1922. The story revolves around the Bracegirdle family, who live in a small town in the Midwest. The patriarch of the family, John Bracegirdle, is a successful businessman who has built a fortune through hard work and determination.The novel explores the relationships between the members of the Bracegirdle family, particularly between John and his two sons, George and Paul. George is the elder son and is seen as the heir to the family business, while Paul is the younger, more artistic son who struggles to find his place in the world.The story takes a dramatic turn when John Bracegirdle is diagnosed with a terminal illness. This event forces the family to confront their own mortality and to re-evaluate their relationships with one another. As the family struggles to come to terms with John's illness, they must also deal with the challenges and conflicts that arise within their own lives.The Bracegirdle is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of family, love, and loss. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.