Publisher's Synopsis
Mary Derwent is a novel written by Ann S. Stephens that tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her grandparents in a small New England town. Despite her difficult upbringing, Mary is determined to make something of herself and pursues an education, eventually becoming a schoolteacher. Along the way, she falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, but their relationship is threatened by his overbearing mother and Mary's own insecurities. As Mary navigates the challenges of love and social status, she learns important lessons about self-worth and the true meaning of happiness. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, Mary Derwent is a heartwarming tale of love, perseverance, and personal growth.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.
