Lonely Love

About the Book

In 1885, six year-old Barbara Hartford arrived at the doorstep of an elegant home, set in the suburban community of Brookline Massachusettes.  Adopted into a motherless household, Barbara learns to appreciate the companionship and friendship of her five red-headed sisters, and especially the household cook.  Along with her sisters, she grows up with the three Cartwright brothers, her next door neighbors.

The lives of these families become closely intertwined with the changing times of the early twentieth century.   Womens rights, the advent of  the airplane and automobile, Prohibition, as well as the influx of immigrants, add unexpected dimensions to their lives.  

Barbara spends most of her days thinking about the man she loves, Daniel Cartwright.  Cultivated from a friendship, their relationship quickly blossoms into a very passionate, yet secret love affair.  However, career and family ambitions ultimately keep the pair separate for nearly half of their lifetimes.  When it comes down to planning the next phase of her life, Barbara must choose between the family with whom she never felt a part, and the man she never felt loved her.  In the end, she discovers the true meaning of family loyalty and the unbreakable bonds that unite true love.

About the Author

Vivian Rosenberg grew up in Brookline, Massachusettes, the setting for her novel which spans the period from the late 1800’s past Prohibition. During the period in which she wrote her novel, Mrs. Rosenberg developed her artistic skills as a painter. During her career as a librarian, she helped to create the music library at Northeastern University.