A Flush of June (1898)

A Flush of June is a novel by American author Marcia Bradbury Jordan, first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named June, who is raised in a wealthy and privileged family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, June is restless and yearns for adventure and excitement.As the novel progresses, June falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is from a less privileged background. Their relationship is met with disapproval from June's family, who do not approve of Jack's lower social status. Despite this, June and Jack continue to see each other in secret, and their relationship deepens.However, their happiness is short-lived when tragedy strikes and June's father dies suddenly. June is left to navigate the complex world of high society on her own, while also dealing with her own grief and the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated world.A Flush of June is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in late 19th century America, exploring themes of love, loss, and societal expectations. Jordan's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the characters and settings of the novel with great detail and nuance. The book remains a timeless classic of American literature, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles and triumphs of those who lived in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.