Publisher's Synopsis
Broken Toys is a novel written by Anna Caroline Steele, first published in 1879. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named May Brooke, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small town. May's life is marked by tragedy and heartbreak, as she struggles to come to terms with her loss and find her place in the world.As May grows up, she falls in love with a young man named Philip, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of others. May's aunt and uncle disapprove of the match, and Philip's father is determined to break them apart. Despite these obstacles, May and Philip remain committed to each other, and their love ultimately triumphs.Along the way, May encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious stranger who seems to hold the key to her past, and a group of mischievous children who become her closest friends. Through it all, May learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.Broken Toys is a touching and poignant tale of loss and redemption, filled with memorable characters and vivid descriptions of life in the late 19th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
