Deephaven and Selected Stories and Sketches by Sarah Orne Jewett Fiction Romance Literary

<p><strong>Sarah Orne Jewett was an acclaimed novelist and short story author who drew inspiration from her birthplace for the characters and surroundings of her domestic fiction.</strong></p><p>From the author's preface: This book is not wholly new several of the chapters having already been published in the <em>Atlantic Monthly.</em> It has so often been asked if Deephaven may not be found on the map of New England under another name that to prevent any misunderstanding I wish to say while there is a likeness to be traced few of the sketches are drawn from that town itself and the characters will in almost every case be looked for there in vain.</p>