Description

Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John is a novel written by Edith Van Dyne and published in 1911. The story is centered around three young women, Louise, Beth, and Patsy, who are the nieces of Aunt Jane. They are all living together in Aunt Jane's home, which is situated in a small town in upstate New York. The girls are excited to hear that their Uncle John, who they have never met, is coming to visit them. Uncle John is a wealthy businessman who lives in California. The girls are thrilled to meet him, but they soon discover that he is not what they expected. Uncle John is a gruff and cantankerous man who is not used to being around young women. However, as the story progresses, the girls begin to warm up to him, and he starts to soften towards them. The novel follows the adventures of the three girls and Uncle John as they navigate their relationships with each other and the people in their small town. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a young man who is in love with one of the girls, a wealthy socialite who is trying to marry Uncle John, and a group of con artists who are trying to swindle the family out of their money. Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and adventure. It is a classic novel that has been enjoyed by readers for over a century.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.