Gracie Amber (1857)
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ISBN10: 1436861586
ISBN13: 9781436861588
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436861588
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gracie Amber is a novel written by Mary Andrews Denison and published in 1857. The plot revolves around the titular character, Gracie Amber, a young woman who is orphaned and left to fend for herself in the world. Despite her difficult circumstances, Gracie is determined to make a life for herself and sets out to find work and build a future.Along the way, Gracie encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy benefactor who takes her under his wing, a kind-hearted doctor who becomes her friend, and a group of street urchins who become her allies. As Gracie navigates the challenges of her new life, she must also confront her own fears and insecurities, and learn to trust in herself and her own abilities.The novel is set against the backdrop of mid-19th century England, and offers a vivid portrait of the social and economic realities of the time. Through Gracie's story, Denison explores themes of poverty, class inequality, and the struggle for self-determination in a world that often seems stacked against the disadvantaged.Overall, Gracie Amber is a moving and inspiring tale of resilience, courage, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It is a timeless story that speaks to readers of all ages and backgrounds, and continues to resonate with audiences 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.
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