The Yates Pride: A Romance

In a small New England town, Miss Yates has lived a life of quiet dignity, hiding a secret heartache from years past. When her former love unexpectedly returns, old emotions stir, threatening the delicate balance she has maintained. As whispers of the past mix with present expectations, she must decide whether to hold on to her pride or risk everything for a second chance at happiness. A poignant tale of love, regret, and resilience, The Yates Pride captures the timeless struggles of the heart.

MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN (1852-1930) was born in Randolph, Massachusetts and died in Metuchen, New Jersey. Among her published regional short fiction and novels are A Humble Romance and Other Stories, A New England Nun and Other Stories, Jane Field, and The Portion of Labor. In 1926 she received the William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in fiction. That same year, she and Edith Wharton were among the first women to be elected to membership in the National Institute of Arts and Letters.