The Blue Envelope: A Novel (1917) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165108565)

""The Blue Envelope: A Novel"" is a historical fiction novel written by Sophie Kerr and published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Adams, who receives a mysterious blue envelope that changes the course of her life. Mary is a poor, hardworking girl who dreams of a better life. She lives with her mother and sister in a small town in Maryland, where she works as a seamstress. One day, she receives a letter from a lawyer informing her that she has inherited a large sum of money from a distant relative. With this unexpected windfall, Mary decides to move to New York City and pursue her dreams. In New York, Mary finds herself caught up in the glamour and excitement of the city. She meets new people, falls in love, and has many adventures. However, she also learns that money cannot buy happiness and that the people she thought were her friends are not always what they seem. As Mary navigates the ups and downs of her new life, she must also come to terms with her past and the sacrifices she made to get where she is. ""The Blue Envelope"" is a tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. It explores themes of class, ambition, and the search for identity. Kerr's vivid descriptions of New York City and the characters that inhabit it bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic that still resonates with readers today.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: Sophie Kerr
ISBN-10: 1165108569
ISBN-13: 9781165108565
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d