Homeland: A Present Day Love Story (1922)

Homeland: A Present Day Love Story is a novel written by Margaret Hill McCarter and first published in 1922. The story is set in the present day, which at the time of publication was the early 20th century, and follows the lives of two young people, John and Mary, who grew up in the same small town in Kansas. John is a successful lawyer who has returned to his hometown to practice law and Mary is a teacher who has stayed in the town to teach at the local school.As the story unfolds, John and Mary's paths cross again and they find themselves drawn to each other. However, their love is not without obstacles. John is engaged to another woman, and Mary is hesitant to pursue a relationship with him due to the potential backlash from their small town community.Throughout the novel, McCarter explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of one's roots and community. The story is also a reflection of life in rural America during the early 20th century, with descriptions of small town life, farming, and the impact of World War I on the community.Overall, Homeland: A Present Day Love Story is a heartwarming and nostalgic tale of love and the importance of home and community.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.