"Ancestors: A Novel" is a fascinating book by the famous American writer Gertrude Franklin Horne Atherton. In this novel, the author tells the story of the family through several generations, tracing their fate from the early beginnings to the present day. The book follows the theme of heritage, genealogy, traditions and connections between the past and the present. Atherton raises issues of family ties, interpersonal conflicts, and the power of memories and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. "Ancestors: A Novel" is an impressive journey into the past that will not leave any reader indifferent.