A Fence Of Trust (1898)

By Mary Butts

Book Overview

A Fence of Trust, written by Mary F. Butts and published in 1898, is a novel that explores the themes of love, trust, and betrayal. The story is set in a small town in rural America and follows the lives of two families, the Harrisons and the Martins. The novel begins with the marriage of Alice Harrison and John Martin, two young lovers who are deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived when John's father, who disapproves of the match, disinherits him. As a result, John is forced to leave town to seek his fortune elsewhere, leaving Alice behind.Years later, John returns to town, successful and wealthy. He hopes to win back Alice's love and trust, but she is hesitant to forgive him for leaving her. As they navigate their complicated relationship, secrets are revealed, and trust is tested.The novel is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and the importance of trust in any successful partnership. It also explores the societal pressures that can influence our decisions and the consequences of our actions. Overall, A Fence of Trust is a timeless tale of love, forgiveness, and redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166414574
• ISBN13: 9781166414573
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"