Louis Bromfield

Discover the timeless allure of "A Good Woman" by Louis Bromfield, a literary gem that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This captivating novel, once lost to time, is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering readers a rare glimpse into the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of love and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, "A Good Woman" weaves a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of a woman who defies societal norms to carve her own path. Bromfield's masterful storytelling and rich character development create an emotionally engaging narrative that resonates with readers across generations. This edition is not just a reprint; it is a lovingly restored masterpiece, made available for today's and future generations to cherish. Whether you're a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, "A Good Woman" promises to captivate your heart and mind, leaving an indelible mark on your literary journey. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite piece of literary history.

In a small town where social standing is everything, Emma Downes is a formidable figure. Once a beauty courted by all, now a resilient, independent woman who runs the successful Peerless Restaurant.Her world is shaken when her son Philip, a missionary in Africa, writes that he is abandoning his calling and returning home. Philip's return is shrouded in mystery and hints of danger, as his letter speaks of uprisings and a narrow escape.Emma, proud and determined, prepares to confront the changes this will bring, reflecting on her own past choices and the life she has built from the ashes of abandonment.As mother and son reunite, their story unfolds against the backdrop of a town steeped in tradition and whispered secrets.

In the fictional town of Durham, The Pentlands were a proud and wealthy family with a rich history dating back to the founding colony of Massachusetts Bay. Everything was how it should be with John, the elder patriarch; his son Anson and his wife Olivia; and their children, Jack and Sybil, carrying on in the way that upper-class society families do. But the world is changing. Old money is moving out and dying off. New money is moving in. The “old ways,” of which The Pentlands are accustomed are becoming a thing of the past and in the midst of it all, Olivia Pentland is feeling increasingly trapped by her mundane life and loveless marriage. With Sybil and a host of other familiar faces returning to Durham for the fall, the routine life of the Pentland’s is thrown off kilter by internal scandal, familial secrets, and a newcomer who vies for Olivia’s attention. Pushed to the limit by these trials and eventual tragedy, The Pentland family is faced with a choice to either break free from the mold of old aristocracy or attempt to move stiflingly through it.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Bromfield's continuing reflections about life and work at Malabar Farm A sequel of sorts to his earlier book, Pleasant Valley, this book significantly adds to Louis Bromfield's body of work on agriculture, economics, and the value of home.

Bromfield's personal account of life and environmental practice at his Malabar Farm Both memoir and environmental commentary, this unique and classic work by Louis Bromfield engages and educates us as he demonstrates the importance of sustainable agriculture practices—not only for restoring the land but for restoring the home of the people who live there.

Rural Midland County Battles Urban IndustrialismThe Farm is an honest book, a deeply felt book and a valuable record for this generation and those which are to come." -The New York Times Book ReviewWhen industrious pioneer "the Colonel" MacDougal carved a working farm out of the still-wild landscape of the north-central Ohio frontier in the late 1700s, he sowed the seeds for several generations' worth of the MacDougal family's quintessentially American stories. The Farm is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield's classic, sprawling novel about the fundamental friction between homesteading farmers, who lived and worked in symbiotic concert with the land and its natural rhythms, and the aggressive businessmen in the nearby town of Pentland. Filled with masterful characterizations and astute sociopolitical observations about the evolution of democracy and the gradual erosion of integrity and idealism in a changing world, it weaves actual historical events together with fictionalized elements of Bromfield's own life. The Farm eloquently captures the simple joys and struggles of multiple generations living on a small family farm in rural America. Bromfield, who would later go on to pen the bestselling nonfiction classics Pleasant Valley and Malabar Farm, both of which chronicle his personal experiences with farming in rural Ohio, was strongly motivated by both his passion for living in the country and his aversion to modern industrial society's encroachment upon that lifestyle. This semi-autobiographical story, tackling multiple topical issues including the effects of immigration and industrialization as well as the nature of democracy, is an informative and compelling read for anyone who loves the land, history, or people of agrarian America. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648372066).

The novel is set in the fictional Massachusetts town of Durham shortly after World War I. The Pentland family is rich and part of the upper class, but their world is rapidly changing. The old Congregational church the Pentlands long favored has disbanded as more and more WASPs have left Durham, replaced by immigrant Roman Catholics with very different religious customs. The Pentlands once ruled upper-class society in Durham, and still do. But even upper-class society is changing: Many of the "old line" families have either died off or moved away, while many nouveaux riches have moved into the area who do not share the same old-fashioned values and observe the same old-fashioned norms of behavior that the Pentlands do.