Publisher's Synopsis
One Fair Daughter: A Story is a novel written by Frederic Pierpont Ladd and published in 1909. The story takes place in New England during the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth. Ruth is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is known for her beauty and grace. However, she is also known for her stubbornness and independent spirit.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and societal expectations. Ruth falls in love with a young man named John, who comes from a lower social class. Her father disapproves of the match and tries to force her into a marriage with a wealthy but unkind man. Ruth must navigate the expectations of her family and society while staying true to her own desires.Throughout the novel, the reader sees Ruth grow and mature as she faces challenges and makes difficult choices. She learns the importance of family and the value of true love. The story ends with Ruth finding happiness and fulfillment in her life.Overall, One Fair Daughter: A Story is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery set in a bygone era. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.
