James Lane Allen
The Bride of the Mistletoe is a novel written by James Lane Allen. The story is set in Kentucky during the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nannie Flemming. Nannie is a beautiful and intelligent woman who has always lived a sheltered life. She is engaged to a young man named Richard Denny, who is also from a wealthy family.However, Nannie’s life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a mysterious stranger named David Yandell. David is a handsome and charming man who has a reputation for being a bit of a rogue. Despite her reservations, Nannie finds herself drawn to David and the two begin a passionate affair.As Nannie struggles to choose between her fianc����� and her new lover, she must also navigate the complicated social dynamics of her community. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the societal expectations placed on women during this time period.The Bride of the Mistletoe is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people living in Kentucky during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or romance novels.1909. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. The Bride of the Mistletoe is a story about two characters-a middle-aged married couple living in a plain farmhouse; one point on the field of human nature is located; at that point one subject is treated; in the treatment one movement is directed toward one climax; no external event whatsoever is introduced; and the time is about forty hours. Allen’s intent was that this would be the first in a series including A Brood of the Eagle and The Christmas Tree: An Interpretation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.