SHINING WINDOWS - Vintage Success Novel By KATHLEEN NORRIS 1935 - Starting Over
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Shining Windows by Kathleen Norris1935 1st Edition published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., New York. Hardcover, very good condition plus.
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ShiningWindows is a story about young, beautiful Joyce Ballard who had always lived in great luxury. Engaged to Paulvon Schwerin, she looked forward to a life of ease befitting her socialposition and wealth. Suddenly the Ballards ...lose their fortune. And Joyce beginsa hard, new life, on a rundown ranch. Frightened by her poverty, Joyce searchesfor the strength of character to make good on her own. At first her dailystruggles make her yearn for her old comforts, despite help from Michael, theranch's handyman. Soon she begins to scorn her frivolous, aimless past. Paulpleads again to marry her. Will Joyce return to a life of money and security?Or will she stay on at the ranch, hoping to find a new purpose and meaning toher life? Kathleen Norris (1880-1966) was an American novelist and newspapercolumnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writersin the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was aprolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers. Herstories appeared frequently in the popular press of the day, including. Norrisused her fiction to promote family and moralistic values, such as the sanctityof marriage, the nobility of motherhood, and the importance of service toothers.
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ShiningWindows is a story about young, beautiful Joyce Ballard who had always lived in great luxury. Engaged to Paulvon Schwerin, she looked forward to a life of ease befitting her socialposition and wealth. Suddenly the Ballards ...lose their fortune. And Joyce beginsa hard, new life, on a rundown ranch. Frightened by her poverty, Joyce searchesfor the strength of character to make good on her own. At first her dailystruggles make her yearn for her old comforts, despite help from Michael, theranch's handyman. Soon she begins to scorn her frivolous, aimless past. Paulpleads again to marry her. Will Joyce return to a life of money and security?Or will she stay on at the ranch, hoping to find a new purpose and meaning toher life? Kathleen Norris (1880-1966) was an American novelist and newspapercolumnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writersin the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was aprolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers. Herstories appeared frequently in the popular press of the day, including. Norrisused her fiction to promote family and moralistic values, such as the sanctityof marriage, the nobility of motherhood, and the importance of service toothers.
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Shipping: USPS Media Mail is most economical but is sometimes slow. I’llgladly ship by a faster method if you prefer. I ship daily Monday throughFriday and most Saturdays. If I receive your order by 2:00pm weekdays yourpackage will almost always go out the same day.International orders: eBay’s GlobalShippingPackaging: All items are dusted andstored in a clean smoke-free environment and packed with care to protect duringtransit. Returns: Of course!Numerous photographs are posted sothat you can be sure of what you are buying. The images you see are of theactual item listed. Please examine them carefully. I want you to be happy withyour purchase and please feel free to contact me if you have questions!
