A captivating tale set in 19th-century America, "Cousin Maude" with the aid of Mary J. Holmes is a must-read. Holmes become one of the excellent American writers of her time, and this book, which is about love, own family, and social expectations, suggests how true a storyteller she turned into. The story is centered on Maude Remington, the main character, a younger girl who's juggling her own family ties and her love relationships. As Maude struggles...