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But A Philistine is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend in the year 1884. The story revolves around a young woman named Bertha, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Bertha is discontented with her life and feels unfulfilled... Read Full Overview

But A Philistine is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and first published in 1884. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Kate Galbraith. Kate is a member of a wealthy family in New York City and is known for her beauty... Read Full Overview

But A Philistine is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and first published in 1884. The book tells the story of a young woman named Laura who is forced to marry a man she does not love due to financial pressures from her family. Laura's husband, Frank, is a wealthy... Read Full Overview