02490cam a22003373u 4500 54987 UtSlPG 20260610134252.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898 Seth's Brother's Wife: A Study of Life in the Greater New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-26 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Seth’s Brother's Wife: A Study of Life in the Greater New York" by Harold Frederic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and social conflicts within the backdrop of a rural American community, primarily focusing on the Fairchild family and their struggles after the death of Cicely Fairchild. Central to the narrative are the characters of Lemuel Fairchild, his brother Seth, and their strained relationships with ambitious relatives and hired help amidst an evolving social landscape. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone, introducing us to the household of the Fairchild family in the aftermath of Cicely's passing. We meet Alvira and Milton, the hired hands, who engage in candid conversations reflecting the longstanding tensions between the Fairchilds and the Richardsons. As the grim realities of rural life and familial expectations unfold, Lemuel emerges as a broken man burdened by grief and familial responsibilities. We see hints of conflict arising from the presence of Sabrina, a strong-willed aunt with a deep sense of family pride, further foreshadowing the enduring strife tied to their lineage and social standing. The narrative swiftly immerses readers in a world characterized by both personal loss and the collective struggle for dignity and respect in a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Villages -- Fiction Farm life -- Fiction New York (State) -- Fiction Journalists -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54987 95819 95819