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"Tracy Park: A Novel" by Mary Jane Holmes is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the lives of the Tracy family, particularly focusing on Frank Tracy, who has long been living in luxury at Tracy Park, unaware that his brother, Arthur, is returning from years in Europe. The story delves into themes of social status, familial relationships, and the secrets that threaten to unravel the seemingly perfect life at Tracy Park. At the start of the novel, a telegram announces Arthur Tracy's imminent arrival back home, catching his brother Frank off-guard and filled with anxiety about the implications of Arthur's return. The readers are introduced to Frank, who, despite enjoying his position of wealth and influence, is deeply concerned about the potential loss of the luxurious lifestyle he has become accustomed to. As the story unfolds, secondary characters like Frank's wife, Dolly, and young Harold, a boy from a less fortunate background, are drawn into a web of social expectations and family turmoil, setting the stage for the intricate dynamics that will reveal their true natures as the novel progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)