The Ralstons is a novel by F. Marion Crawford that tells the story of a wealthy family living in New York City during the late 19th century. The patriarch of the family, John Ralston, is a successful businessman who has built a fortune through his investments in railroads and other industries. His wife, Margaret, is a socialite who is deeply involved in the city's high society.The novel follows the lives of the Ralston family members as they navigate the challenges of their privileged lives. John and Margaret's children, Jack and Marion, are both struggling to find their place in the world. Jack is a restless young man who is searching for meaning in his life, while Marion is a talented artist who is torn between her passion for art and her family's expectations.As the story unfolds, the Ralstons are forced to confront their own flaws and weaknesses. John's business empire begins to crumble, and he must come to terms with the fact that his wealth and power may not be enough to save him. Meanwhile, Jack and Marion both face difficult choices that will determine the course of their lives.The Ralstons is a compelling portrait of a family in crisis, and a vivid depiction of life in turn-of-the-century New York City. With its richly drawn characters and complex themes, this novel remains a timeless classic of American literature.1893. With frontispiece. F. Marion Crawford was one of the more famous authors in the English-speaking world at the time of his death in 1909. He wrote over forty novels, most of which were in the style of disposable romances popular at the time. He also wrote stories of the horror and occult, which are generally the ones for which he is remembered today. The Ralstons begins: Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katherine. Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington. Katherine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.