
People Like That
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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
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Kate Langley Bosher
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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...
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