Old-Dad

Old-Dad is a novel by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, first published in 1919. It follows Daphne Bretton, a college student facing expulsion due to a scandal, as she navigates her strained relationship with her father, Jaffrey Bretton. The story explores themes of family dynamics, reputation, and self-identity, highlighting the complexities of youthful innocence and the challenges of parental relationships. The novel is notable for its humorous yet tense interactions between father and daughter, reflecting the societal pressures of the early 20th century.