pThe Applebys are happy couple. Often referring to the other as father or mother the couple have remained as affectionate and passionate as newlyweds and both are energetic despite their old age. Though they feel young and full of life their adult daughter with whom they share a difficult relationship with and the rest of society hardly agrees. It is suggested that the couple consider retiring and moving to an assisted living facility. Disenfranchised and underestimated Mrs. and Mr. Appleby resent the assumption that their lives are over and in attempt to satiate their desires and prove the others wrong they decide to take a risk. Working toward a longheld dream the Applebys risk their life savings to open a roadside caf in New England despite the protests and doubts of their daughter. Excited and optimistic the two begin their business journey ready for any obstacle in their way or so they thought. p pThough first published in 1917 iThe Innocents A Story for Loversi by Sinclair Lewis depicts themes and attitudes applicable to modern audiences over one hundred years later. With themes of identity and ageism iThe Innocents A Story for Loversi examines the issue of discrimination against the elderly and the dissonance often present between ones own identity and the identity that is perceived by society. With memorable characters and sweet sentiment iThe Innocents A Story of Loversi encourages optimism and the defiance of convention. p pThis edition of iThe Innocents A Story for Loversi by Sinclair Lewis is now presented in an easytoread font and features a new eyecatching cover design. With these accommodations iThe Innocents A Story for Loversi is restored to modern standards while preserving the original mastery and heart of Sinclair Lewis. p