From Jest to Earnest

An American author, horticulturalist, and clergyman Edward Payson Roe started to write in 1872 and published his first book as a serial in "The New York Evangelist", which shortly became the most popular book of the year. During his time Roe wrote about a dozen more novels, as well as a number of popular short stories, having believed that through it he could reach the people with the message of Christianity.
"From Jest to Earnest' is a novel, first published in 1875. During the holidays, several haughty friends decide to subtly ridicule a young man they consider to be unsophisticated. One of the girls agrees to try and make him fall in love with her. Great story-telling, brilliant insight into human nature and enjoyable characterizations make this one of the best of E.P.Roe's novels. Enjoy the reading!