The McVeys

The McVeys: An Episode is a novel written by Joseph Kirkland and published in 1888. The book tells the story of the McVey family, who live in a small town in Illinois during the mid-19th century. The family consists of the father, a hard-working farmer, the mother, a devout Christian, and their two children, a son and a daughter.The novel begins with the arrival of a stranger in town, a man named John Haverhill. Haverhill is a charming and charismatic man who quickly befriends the McVeys. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Haverhill has a dark past and is not what he seems.As the McVeys become more involved with Haverhill, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. The father questions his faith, the mother struggles with her loyalty to her family, and the children are torn between their love for Haverhill and their loyalty to their parents.The novel is a meditation on the nature of good and evil, and the ways in which people are influenced by those around them. Kirkland's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a detailed picture of life in a small town in the 19th century. The McVeys: An Episode is a timeless tale of morality and redemption that remains relevant to this day.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.