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Instead of the Thorn is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham and published in 1916. The story revolves around a young woman named Elinor Dennistoun who is living in a small New England town. Elinor is engaged to a wealthy and successful businessman, but she begins to question her feelings for him when she meets a struggling artist named David Kent. As Elinor becomes more involved with David, she must confront the expectations of her family and society, and decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, and provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of early 20th century America. Overall, Instead of the Thorn is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers interested in the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.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.