Publisher's Synopsis
""Ruth and Marie: A Fascinating Story of the Nineteenth Century"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Pow Smith Bauder. The book tells the story of two young women, Ruth and Marie, who come from vastly different backgrounds but are brought together by their shared love of music. Set in the 1800s, the novel takes readers on a journey through the lives of these two women as they navigate the challenges of their time, including gender roles, social expectations, and the limitations placed on women in society.Ruth is a talented pianist from a wealthy family who dreams of pursuing a career in music, despite the objections of her father. Marie, on the other hand, is a young woman from a poor family who is forced to work as a servant to support herself and her family. Despite their different circumstances, the two women become close friends and support each other through their struggles.As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the music scene of the 1800s, including the world of opera and classical music. The novel also explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams, as Ruth and Marie navigate the challenges of their time and strive to achieve their goals.Overall, ""Ruth and Marie: A Fascinating Story of the Nineteenth Century"" is a captivating historical fiction novel that transports readers to a bygone era and explores the lives of two remarkable women. With its rich historical detail and engaging characters, this book is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and anyone who loves a good story about friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's dreams.""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.