Publisher's Synopsis
Daisy's Necklace: And What Came Of It is a novella written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The story revolves around a young girl named Daisy who receives a beautiful necklace from her aunt on her birthday. The necklace is made of rare and precious stones and is the envy of all her friends. However, Daisy soon realizes that the necklace has a curse attached to it. Everyone who comes in contact with the necklace seems to have their lives ruined in some way. Daisy becomes increasingly anxious and paranoid about the necklace and decides to get rid of it. The novella follows Daisy's journey as she tries to get rid of the necklace and the different people who come in contact with it. The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of material possessions and the importance of being content with what one has. Aldrich's writing is vivid and engaging, and he creates a world that is both enchanting and eerie. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged. Overall, Daisy's Necklace: And What Came Of It is a captivating novella that explores the themes of greed, envy, and the consequences of our actions. It is a must-read for fans of Gothic fiction and classic literature.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.
