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Bessy Wells (1875)

Bessy Wells (1875)

Wood, Henry

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Artists20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165331403
ISBN13: 9781165331406
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bessy Wells is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Wood and first published in 1875. The story revolves around the titular character, Bessy Wells, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and struggles to find her place in the world. Bessy is taken in by her uncle and aunt, but they treat her poorly and she is forced to leave and make her own way in life. Bessy's journey takes her from the countryside to the city, where she finds work as a seamstress. She meets and falls in love with a young man named Tom, but their relationship is threatened by the interference of his wealthy and manipulative mother. As Bessy tries to navigate the challenges of her new life, she must also confront the dark secrets of her past and the truth about her family. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters, both good and bad, who help or hinder her progress. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and social justice, and offers a vivid portrait of Victorian England. It is a classic work of English literature and a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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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