The Broughton House

By Bliss Perry

Book Overview

The Broughton House is a novel written by Bliss Perry. The story revolves around the Broughton family who live in a large estate in Massachusetts. The family consists of the father, mother, and their three children. The father is a successful businessman who is always busy with work and rarely spends time with his family. The mother is a socialite who is more interested in her social status than her family. The eldest son is a college student who is struggling with his identity, the middle daughter is a rebellious teenager who is always getting into trouble, and the youngest son is a sensitive child who is often neglected by his parents.The story begins when the father announces that he has decided to sell the Broughton House and move the family to New York City. This decision creates tension within the family as they all have different opinions about the move. The eldest son is excited about the prospect of living in the city, while the middle daughter is angry that she will have to leave her friends behind. The youngest son is devastated at the thought of leaving his beloved home.As the family prepares to leave the Broughton House, they are forced to confront their issues and come to terms with the changes that are about to occur. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of family and the importance of home.Overall, The Broughton House is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about family, identity, and the meaning of home. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys family dramas and coming-of-age stories.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432637053
• ISBN13: 9781432637057
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"