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Fires of Driftwood

Fires of Driftwood

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ISBN10: 1417905719
ISBN13: 9781417905713
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fires of Driftwood is a novel written by Isabel Ecclestone Mackay. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith Van Buren who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Edith's husband, George, is a wealthy businessman who is controlling and abusive towards her. Edith feels trapped and alone in her marriage, but she finds solace in her friendship with a local doctor, Dr. John Harding.As Edith's relationship with Dr. Harding deepens, she begins to realize that she deserves to be happy and that she has the power to change her life. However, her attempts to break free from George's control are met with resistance and danger.Set in the late 19th century, Fires of Driftwood explores themes of love, abuse, and the struggle for independence. The novel is a powerful portrayal of the challenges faced by women during this time period and the strength it takes to overcome them.Mackay's writing is evocative and emotional, drawing readers into Edith's world and making them feel her pain and triumphs. Fires of Driftwood is a timeless story of love and empowerment that will resonate with readers today.1922. A collection of verse.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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