Author Description

Granite and Clay is a novel by Sara Ware Bassett, first published in 1922. The story follows the lives of two women from different backgrounds, who become close friends despite their differences. The first is Ruth Macdonald, a wealthy and privileged young woman who is engaged to be married to a man she does not love. The second is Mary Burton, a working-class woman from a small town who dreams of a better life. When the two women meet, they form a bond that will change their lives forever. As the story unfolds, Ruth begins to question her privileged life and the expectations placed upon her by society. She becomes increasingly drawn to Mary's simple and honest way of life, and begins to see the world in a new way. Mary, meanwhile, is struggling to make ends meet and to achieve her dreams of a better life. Together, the two women navigate the challenges of their respective worlds, learning from each other and growing as individuals. Granite and Clay is a touching and insightful novel that explores themes of friendship, social class, and personal growth. Bassett's writing is engaging and heartfelt, and her characters are well-drawn and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a good story about the power of friendship and the importance of following one's dreams.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.