Laddie

"Laddie" is Gene Stratton-Porter's most autobiographical novel and is named after her brother, who tragically drowned as a teenager. It tells the story of Pamela Pryor and Laddie Stanton. While she comes from a wealthy background, Laddie is a humble farm boy. Her father opposes their relationship, and Pamela does her utmost to change his mind. This classic romance intertwines a pastoral childhood, the beauty of nature, and heartbreak. The novel was adapted for the silver screen three times, in 1926, 1935, and 1940.