Early Autumn

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Set in post-World War I Durham, Massachusetts, the story explores the declining influence of the wealthy Pentland family amidst societal changes. As their traditional Congregational church disbands, the town's demographics shift with an influx of immigrant Roman Catholics, introducing new customs that challenge the Pentlands' established way of life. The narrative highlights the tension between the old upper-class values of the Pentlands and the rising nouveau riche, reflecting broader themes of social transformation and cultural clash.