Publisher's Synopsis
A Romance of the Jersey Pines is a novel written by Bessie B. Warwick and published in 1922. The story is set in the picturesque and serene landscape of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. It tells the tale of a young woman named Phoebe who falls in love with a mysterious stranger named Richard. Richard is a wealthy and successful businessman who has come to the Pine Barrens to escape the stress of city life. Phoebe, on the other hand, is a simple girl who lives with her family in the woods. Despite their different backgrounds, the two fall in love and embark on a passionate romance.However, their happiness is short-lived as Richard's past catches up with him. He is forced to leave Phoebe and return to his old life. Heartbroken, Phoebe decides to move on and finds solace in the arms of another man. But fate has other plans for her as Richard returns to the Pine Barrens, determined to win her back.The novel is a beautiful portrayal of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of the stunning Pine Barrens. Warwick's descriptive writing style brings the landscape to life, making it a character in its own right. A Romance of the Jersey Pines is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers who love romance, adventure, and the beauty of nature.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.