A Maid Of Bar Harbor (1902) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163984222)

""A Maid of Bar Harbor"" is a novel written by Henriette G. Rowe in 1902. The story is set in Bar Harbor, a popular summer resort town in Maine during the late 19th century. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Edith Thornton, who works as a maid for a wealthy family. Edith is a hardworking and ambitious young woman who dreams of a better life for herself. She is determined to rise above her station in life and become a lady, despite the obstacles that stand in her way.As the story unfolds, Edith finds herself caught up in a web of love, betrayal, and scandal. She falls in love with a young man from a wealthy family, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of his family and the social conventions of the time. Meanwhile, Edith's own past comes back to haunt her, as a dark secret threatens to destroy her reputation and her dreams of a better life.Through her struggles, Edith learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel offers a vivid portrait of life in Bar Harbor during the Gilded Age, with its opulent mansions, extravagant parties, and complex social hierarchies. It also explores the challenges faced by women of the time, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, who were often relegated to the margins of society.Overall, ""A Maid of Bar Harbor"" is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived during it.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.

Author: Henriette G. Rowe
ISBN-10: 1163984221
ISBN-13: 9781163984222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d