The Bracegirdle (1922) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163977378 : 1163977373 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Bracegirdle is a novel written by Burris Jenkins and published in 1922. The story revolves around the Bracegirdle family, who live in a small town in the Midwest. The patriarch of the family, John Bracegirdle, is a successful businessman who has built a fortune through hard work and determination.The novel explores the relationships between the members of the Bracegirdle family, particularly between John and his two sons, George and Paul. George is the elder son and is seen as the heir to the family business, while Paul is the younger, more artistic son who struggles to find his place in the world.The story takes a dramatic turn when John Bracegirdle is diagnosed with a terminal illness. This event forces the family to confront their own mortality and to re-evaluate their relationships with one another. As the family struggles to come to terms with John's illness, they must also deal with the