The Seamstress Of Stettin (1889)
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ISBN10: 143664965X
ISBN13: 9781436649650
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436649650
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Seamstress of Stettin is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelia Mcfadden and published in 1889. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the city of Stettin, which is now known as Szczecin and located in Poland. The main character of the novel is a young seamstress named Marie, who lives with her widowed mother and younger brother. Marie is a talented seamstress and dreams of opening her own dressmaking shop one day. However, her plans are disrupted when she falls in love with a young man named Johann, who turns out to be a member of a secret revolutionary group. Johann convinces Marie to join the group and fight for the rights of the working class. As Marie becomes more involved in the revolutionary movement, she must navigate dangerous political intrigue and avoid being caught by the authorities. Along the way, she meets other members of the movement, including a charismatic leader named Karl, who becomes a mentor and father figure to her. The Seamstress of Stettin is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and revolution set against the backdrop of a turbulent time in European history. The novel explores themes of social justice, political activism, and the struggles of working-class women in a male-dominated society. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of political movements.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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