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""Less Than Kin"" is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Virginia Page, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Virginia is engaged to a man named John, but she is secretly in love with his brother, David. When David returns from Europe, Virginia's feelings for him become even stronger, and she must struggle to choose between her duty to John and her love for David. Meanwhile, Virginia's father is facing financial ruin, and the family's reputation is at stake. As the story unfolds, Virginia must navigate the complex relationships within her family and make difficult decisions that will affect her future. ""Less Than Kin"" is a compelling tale of love, duty, and the consequences of one's actions.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.