Brother and Sister  (Paperback, Josephine Lawrence)

The novel revolves around the life and experiences of its titular character, Julia Page. Julia is a young woman from a privileged background who faces various challenges and choices as she navigates the complexities of her social status, family expectations, and personal desires. Throughout the story, Julia encounters love, friendship, and adversity. She must make difficult decisions about her future, including her romantic relationships and her role in society. The novel explores themes of class, marriage, and the changing roles of women in the early 20th century. Kathleen Thompson Norris was known for her ability to capture the essence of her characters and the social dynamics of the time, and "The Story of Julia Page" is no exception. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of the upper-middle-class elite in California during the early 1900s and the challenges they faced as they adapted to changing societal norms. While Kathleen Thompson Norris's works are not as well-known today as some other authors from her era, she was a prolific writer of her time, and her novels were widely read and enjoyed by a broad audience. "The Story of Julia Page" is an example of her storytelling and her exploration of the human condition within the context of her contemporary society.