The Opened Shutters

The Opened Shutters is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the life of a young woman named Cicely. Cicely is a talented artist who is determined to make a name for herself in the world of art. However, her dreams are put on hold when she falls in love with a man named David. David is a wealthy businessman who is not interested in Cicely's artistic pursuits.Despite their differences, Cicely and David marry and settle into a comfortable life. However, Cicely soon realizes that she is not happy with her life and yearns for something more. She begins to question her choices and wonders if she made a mistake in marrying David.As the story unfolds, Cicely's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young girl named Ruth. Ruth is a troubled teenager who has been abandoned by her family. Cicely takes Ruth under her wing and helps her to turn her life around. Through her relationship with Ruth, Cicely begins to rediscover her passion for art and finds the strength to pursue her dreams.The Opened Shutters is a powerful story about love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages. Burnham's writing is elegant and poetic, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply human. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story.1906. Burnham is the author of many works of fiction. The Opened Shutters is among one of her most successful novels that espouse the teachings of Christian Science. It is also the story of a summer romance on Casco Bay, Maine. Contents: Judge Trent; Martha Lacey; A Railway Trip; Hotel Frisbie; Judge Trent�������s Study; Sylvia�������s Caller; The Mill Farm; In Harbor; Edna Derwent; Capitulation; Thinkright�������s Letter; A Lost Oar; Uncle and Niece; Blind Man�������s Holiday; A Flitting; Evolution; The Rosy Cloud; Hawk Island; A Nor�������easter; The Pool; A Swimming Lesson; Blueberrying; A Philtre; Sylvia�������s Mystery; The Little Rift; Revelation; Misunderstanding; The Potion; The White Bag; The Light Breaks; Reconciliation; A Softened Blow; and Love Alone will Stay. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.