To the Highest Bidder: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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To the Highest Bidder is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingsley, Florence Morse (1859–1937).
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"To the Highest Bidder" by Florence Morse Kingsley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a small village named Barford, centering on the lives of Barbara Preston and her younger brother, Jimmy. As they navigate the challenges of poverty and the shadow of their deceased father’s legacy, the narrative explores themes of responsibility, familial love, and the conflicts that arise in their struggle to keep their family farm. The beginning of the book introduces us to Jimmy, who is celebrating his sixth birthday with a sense of joy and imagination, eager to buy a birthday present for his sister, Barbara. While exploring the village and engaging in innocent conversations, he drops a crucial letter addressed to Barbara from an unknown sender. Meanwhile, Barbara works diligently to maintain their farm despite the threats from Stephen Jarvis, who holds the mortgage and proposes an inappropriate offer of marriage in exchange for her family's home. The early chapters set the stage for a poignant tale of resilience amidst social pressures, familial bonds, and the looming challenges of adulthood.
Book and edition facts
- Title: To the Highest Bidder
- Author credits: Kingsley, Florence Morse (1859–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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