Publisher's Synopsis
""Jessie Phillips: A Tale of the Present Day"" is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1844. The story follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Jessie Phillips, a young woman who lives in poverty in London. Despite her difficult circumstances, Jessie is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. She is intelligent, resourceful, and hardworking, and she is not afraid to take risks to achieve her goals.As the story unfolds, Jessie becomes involved with several different men, each of whom offers her a different opportunity for advancement. She must navigate the complexities of these relationships, weighing her own desires against the expectations of others. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but she never loses sight of her ultimate goal.""Jessie Phillips"" is a novel that explores themes of class, gender, and social mobility. It offers a vivid portrait of life in mid-19th century London, with all its struggles and triumphs. Trollope's writing is engaging and insightful, and the story she tells is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, ""Jessie Phillips"" is a compelling work of fiction 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.
