Back in print by popular demand! Set against the backdrop of temperance crusades, emerging statehood, and the explosive economic and political importance of Bangor when it was the lumber capital of the world, Pink Chimneys captures the romance and excitement of Maine's colorful history in a story that interweaves the lives of a midwife, a madam, and a young seamstress with a mysterious connection to both.

Pink Chimneys is "a gentlemen's club, a place for men to conduct business and entertain their associates." Such is the delicate description of the classiest brothel in 19th-century Bangor, Maine. It is also the title of this enjoyable novel about three generations of women who are closely linked: Fanny; her daughter Elizabeth; and Maude, the midwife who delivered her. Treated with the same delicacy is Hamlin's modern feminist viewpoint, which informs the story yet never distracts from the action unfolding on each page. Thoughtful, compassionate, and honest, this historical novel will delight readers (and perhaps inspire them to delve deeper into the rich history of Maine). In a new foreword for this special reissue, Hamlin looks back on the book that spawned two sequels.

Ardeana Hamlin grew up in Bingham, Maine, in the 1950s and 1960s, in the days of the river drives, the veneer mill, and the woods operations. Now a newspaper journalist, she lives in Hampden, Maine, and is the author of two previous novels, Pink Chimneys and A Dream of Paris.

Mistress Pat, the sequel to Pat of Silver Bush, continues the enchanting story of Patricia Gardiner, a character crafted with the heart and depth that only Lucy Maud Montgomery can provide. Pat's love for Silver Bush is unwavering. Now in her twenties, she clings to the familiar and beloved aspects of her home with all her heart. Change, which she hated as a child, is still a formidable challenge for her, but its inevitability looms on the horizon. Despite having many admirers eager to offer her a home elsewhere, Pat's attachment to Silver Bush makes her question whether she can ever truly embrace romance and the idea of leaving. Mistress Pat is a heartfelt exploration of love, loyalty, and the courage to face the unknown. Originally published in 1935, this edition is republished with a brand-new introductory biography, providing readers with fresh insights into the life and legacy of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Join Pat on her journey and re-immerse yourself in the enduring magic of Silver Bush.