
People Like That
'People Like That' Summary
In "People Like That" by Kate Langley Bosher, a well-to-do single woman named Anne Hilton defies societal expectations by purchasing a house in a working-class neighborhood. Her family and friends are appalled, but Anne is determined to live among and learn from people different from herself. As she immerses herself in the community, she encounters challenges and prejudices, but she also finds acceptance, friendship, and love. The novel explores themes of social class, community, and the transformative power of human connection.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

Kate Langley Bosher
United States
Kate Langley Bosher was an American novelist from Virginia, best known for her novels Mary Cary (1910) and Miss Gibbie Gault (1911). She was also a suffragist and foundin...
Books by Kate Langley BosherDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

pazos de Ulloa by Emilia Pardo Bazán
Los Pazos de Ulloa is a Spanish novel by Emilia Pardo Bazán, set in the rural Galicia of the 19th century. It tells the story of Nuño, a young man of...

If I Had a Father by George MacDonald
In "If I Had a Father," sculptor Arthur Gervaise craves a strong father figure while wrestling with love. His absentee father, Colonel Gervaise, secre...

Selected Short Stories by P. G. Wodehouse
This collection of short stories showcases P.G. Wodehouse's signature style: humorous and witty tales, often focused on matters of the heart. While i...

Round the Sofa by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Round the Sofa is a collection of six stories by Elizabeth Gaskell, bound together by a framing device of a group of friends telling stories to each o...

Brain Three Men and a Maid by P. G. Wodehouse
This book with two titles, Three Men and a Maid in the USA and The Girl on the Boat in the UK is a typical P.G. Wodehouse romantic comedy, involving,...

Golden Arrow by Mary Webb
Golden Arrow is a novel set in rural Shropshire, England, that explores themes of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships. The sto...

Delafield Affair by Florence Finch Kelly
Set against the harsh backdrop of New Mexico's arid landscape, "The Delafield Affair" weaves a tale of love, revenge, and the pursuit of justice. Lucy...

Joan Thursday by Louis Joseph Vance
In a world of danger and intrigue, one woman stands alone. She is Joan Thursday, a master of disguise, a skilled fighter, and a brilliant detective....

War and Peace Vol. 2 (Dole Translation) by Leo Tolstoy
Volume two of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel, War and Peace, delves deeper into the lives of the characters amidst the tumultuous backdrop of Napoleon's inv...

One Thing Needful by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
In the heart of Victorian England, Lady Lashmore is a wealthy and privileged woman who dismisses the plight of the poor. Her son, Lord Lashmore, is a...
Reviews for People Like That
No reviews posted or approved, yet...