<p>In "The Gayworthys," Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of familial bonds and societal expectations in the 19th-century American landscape. The novel, rich in character development and imbued with a moralistic keynote, intertwines realism with an undercurrent of idealism as it explores the dilemmas faced by the Gayworthy family. Whitney's elegant prose punctuates the lyrical portrayal of the ch...