Helen of the Old House (1921) ⭐⭐⭐ by Harold Bell Wright
My copy is so dirty that I decided to cover it with a wrapping paper cover.
Inside my copy, it says “Christmas, 21” in pencil. It was published by D. Appleton and Company.
Helen of the Old House is a thoughtful story of society and the working class. It clearly paints a picture of an industrial town that relies on the mill to keep going. There is growing unrest between the poor workmen and the rich owners, creating a stark divide in social class.
The heart of the story, in my opinion, is really in the character development. Personal growth, empathy, and thoughtfulness is what it’s really all about, and it shows in the core characters. But what else would you expect from Harold Bell Wright? We previously talked about this author here when I reviewed The Shepherd of the Hills.
