The Year Of Delight (1921)

The Year of Delight is a novel written by Margaret Widdemer and published in 1921. The story is set in New York City during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Nancy, who come from a wealthy family. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and personal growth as the sisters navigate their way through the challenges of life.Ruth is the older sister, who is engaged to a successful businessman named Richard. She is content with her life and looks forward to marrying Richard and settling down. However, Nancy is restless and yearns for adventure. She is not content with the life that has been laid out for her and wants to experience more.As the year progresses, Ruth and Nancy both face unexpected challenges that force them to reevaluate their priorities and make difficult decisions. Ruth's engagement is called off, and she must face the reality of being alone. Meanwhile, Nancy falls in love with a struggling artist named John, and must choose between her family's expectations and her own desires.Throughout the novel, Widdemer explores the differences between the two sisters and the paths they choose to take. She also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the importance of personal growth and self-discovery.Overall, The Year of Delight is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two sisters as they navigate their way through the challenges of life in early 20th century New York City.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.