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Mary Jane Holmes was a 19th century American author known for writing dozens of novels and short stories, many of which were best sellers in their time and continue to be widely read today.

Bessie's Fortune: A Novel. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting... Read Full Overview

Great story, with a wide variety of characters. Interesting how they end up intermingling with each other, and how they deal with various misfortunes. Romance, jealousy, family secrets, tragedy, ocean voyages, fortunes won and loss, class distinctions, and more. Once again,... Read Full Overview

Great story, with a wide variety of characters. Interesting how they end up intermingling with each other, and how they deal with various misfortunes. Romance, jealousy, family secrets, tragedy, ocean voyages, fortunes won and loss, class distinctions, and more. Once again,... Read Full Overview

Rediscover the charm of 19th-century domestic fiction with Mary J. Holmes' "Bessie's Fortune: A Novel." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale centered on family, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Steeped in the traditions of romantic novels, "Bessie's... Read Full Overview

Bessie's Fortune is a novel written by Mary Jane Holmes and first published in 1885. The story follows Bessie, a young woman who is left orphaned and penniless after the death of her parents. She is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to a small town to... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Bessie's Fortune is a novel written by Mary Jane Holmes and published in 1885. The story follows the life of Bessie, a young woman who is left orphaned and penniless after her parents die. Despite her difficult circumstances, Bessie remains optimistic and determined to make a... Read Full Overview

"Bessie's Fortune" from Mary Jane Holmes. Bestselling and prolific American author (1825-1907).

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Bessie's Fortune by Mary J. Holmes

Reproduction of the original: Bessie's Fortune by Mary J. Holmes

Two lives threaded by love, duty, and the quiet courage to dream beyond expectation. Bessie's Fortune invites you into a 19th century america where affection fights for space amid family fortune and social rank. This historical romance novel channels the sensibilities of domestic... Read Full Overview