My Daughter Marjorie: Seventeenth Century (1861)

by B. B.

Book Overview

My Daughter Marjorie: Seventeenth Century is a historical novel written by B. B. and first published in 1861. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Marjorie, a young girl who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in London. Marjorie is a headstrong and independent young woman who dreams of a life of adventure and excitement. However, her father has other plans for her and wants her to marry a wealthy but dull man to secure their family's status. Despite her father's wishes, Marjorie falls in love with a young man named Richard, who is a member of the Puritan community. The two of them embark on a forbidden romance, knowing that their families would never approve of their relationship. As Marjorie and Richard's love grows stronger, they must navigate the dangerous political and social climate of the time, which is rife with religious tensions and political upheaval. The novel is a richly detailed portrait of life in 17th century London, with vivid descriptions of the city's streets, markets, and taverns. It also explores the complex relationships between family members, particularly between fathers and daughters, and the role of women in society. My Daughter Marjorie: Seventeenth Century is a compelling and engaging historical novel that will transport readers back in time to a fascinating and tumultuous era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164913522
• ISBN13: 9781164913528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"