{"product_id":"the-lovely-ambition-paperback","title":"The Lovely Ambition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Ellen Chase\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1960, this beautiful novel, by one of America's best loved writers, is an absorbing family chronicle of the early twentieth century. Set half in England and half in her native state of Maine, the narrative allows the author to make splendid use of this dual setting to depict with affection the two areas she loved best in the world. John Tillyard, a Wesleyan parson, brings his wife and three children from England when he takes over a Methodist parish in downeast Maine. The descriptions of farming in Suffolk, of the lambing meadows, and of the weekly market are delightful, as are the experiences of the Tillyard family both in Old England and New. This evocative and engaging story is sure to delight and enchant readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Tillyard family. The father, a parson, moves his wife and 3 children from England to Maine. This book tells of their experiences in both locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 7.36 x 4.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134066135175,"sku":"9780393302349","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/91bf4b1cb8f3d5164f04d7b557cecf88.webp?v=1732638899","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-lovely-ambition-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}