The Green Jacket (1917)

By Jennette Lee

Book Overview

The Green Jacket is a novel written by Jennette Lee and first published in 1917. The story revolves around a young woman named Nan who inherits a green jacket from her grandmother. The jacket is said to bring good luck to whoever wears it, and Nan soon discovers that this is indeed true. She wears the jacket on a trip to New York City, where she meets a wealthy man named Howard Van Buren. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Howard's family disapproves of Nan's humble origins.As the story progresses, Nan's luck begins to run out. She loses the jacket and her relationship with Howard becomes strained. However, with the help of her friends and her own determination, Nan is able to overcome these obstacles and find happiness in the end.The Green Jacket is a charming and heartwarming tale of love, luck, and perseverance. It offers a glimpse into early 20th century American society, with its class divisions and societal expectations. Despite its age, the novel remains relevant and engaging, with relatable characters and a timeless message of hope and resilience.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: 1167049497
• ISBN13: 9781167049491
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"