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Mercy Philbrick's Choice (1886)

Mercy Philbrick's Choice (1886)

Jackson, Helen

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ISBN10: 1163945366
ISBN13: 9781163945360
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by Helen Jackson and originally published in 1886. The story is set in the late 19th century in a small New England town and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is torn between her love for two men: Philip Sterling, a wealthy lawyer, and Bernard Langdon, a struggling artist. As Mercy navigates her feelings for both men, she also grapples with societal expectations and the role of women in her time. She is torn between the security and stability that Philip offers and the passion and creativity that Bernard inspires in her. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and self-discovery as Mercy tries to find her place in the world and make a decision that will affect the rest of her life. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the expectations of society. Overall, Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the complexities of relationships, gender roles, and societal expectations in the late 19th century.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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