On the day of Marcellus Hall’s funeral, the whole Cape Cod town of Ostable is wondering what will become of his little stepdaughter, Mary-‘Gusta. The answer surprises everyone: two elderly partners in a village store, one a bluff sea captain and the other a mild, pious man, take her in, and the novel follows her growth from solemn child to young woman.
Lincoln at his most affectionate, full of Cape Cod humour and kindness. Download the free EPUB.