Driftwood (1899) : Kessinger Publishing : 9780548954645 : 054895464X : 02 Jun 2008 : Driftwood is a novel written by Addie L. Ballou and published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to a small town on the coast of Maine. Ruth is initially reluctant to leave her old life, but she soon discovers that there is much to love about her new home. She meets a group of kind and welcoming people, including a charming young man named Tom, who quickly becomes her friend and confidant. As Ruth settles into her new life, she begins to uncover secrets about her past and her family, which leads her on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The novel explores themes of love, loss, family, and the importance of finding one's place in the world. Overall, Driftwood is a heartwarming and engaging novel that captures the spirit of small-town life and the resilience of the human spirit.This scarce