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A Maid In Arcady (1906)

A Maid In Arcady (1906)

Rapp, Frederic J. Von
Barbour, Ralph Henry

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 143673777X
ISBN13: 9781436737777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Maid In Arcady is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1906. The story is set in the early 1900s in the fictional town of Arcady, located in the northeastern United States. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Peggy, who works as a maid for a wealthy family in Arcady. Peggy is hardworking and kind, but she dreams of a better life for herself.One day, Peggy meets a young man named Jack, who is visiting Arcady for the summer. Jack is from a wealthy family and is attending college in the fall. Despite their different social backgrounds, Peggy and Jack fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time and the disapproval of Jack's family.As Peggy and Jack navigate their relationship, they must also deal with the challenges of life in Arcady. The town is home to a variety of colorful characters, including a group of young men who enjoy playing pranks and causing trouble. Peggy and Jack must also contend with the prejudices and expectations of their respective social classes.Throughout the novel, Barbour explores themes of class, love, and the search for identity. A Maid In Arcady is a charming and engaging story that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature and is sure to delight readers of all ages.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.

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