In Old St. Stephen's (1892)

von Jeanie Drake

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In Old St. Stephen's is a historical fiction novel written by Jeanie Drake and published in 1892. The story takes place in the small town of St. Stephen's, which was once a thriving port city in colonial America. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a young girl named Ruth, who is orphaned and taken in by a wealthy family. Ruth struggles to fit in with her new family and the high society of St. Stephen's.As the story progresses, the town begins to decline, and the once bustling port becomes a ghost town. The characters must navigate the changing landscape of St. Stephen's and face challenges such as financial ruin, scandal, and betrayal. The novel also touches on themes of class, race, and gender, as the characters grapple with the societal norms of their time.In Old St. Stephen's offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America and the challenges faced by those living in a rapidly changing society. The novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of human relationships.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120201898
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC