Dave's Daughter: A Novel (1913)

By Patience Bevier Cole

Book Overview

Dave's Daughter is a novel written by Patience Bevier Cole and published in 1913. The story follows the life of Dave, a wealthy businessman who is estranged from his daughter, Ruth. Ruth is raised by her mother, who dies when she is young, leaving her to be raised by her strict and religious aunt. Despite her upbringing, Ruth longs to reconnect with her father and the life of luxury she once had. As Ruth grows older, she begins to rebel against her aunt's strict rules and eventually runs away to find her father. Along the way, she meets a young man named Jack, who becomes her friend and confidante. Together, they embark on a journey to find Dave and Ruth's place in his life. The novel explores themes of family, class, and identity as Ruth struggles to reconcile her past with her present and find her place in the world. It is a poignant and emotional story that captures the spirit of the early 20th century and the struggles of a young woman trying to find her way in a changing world.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: 1166600114
• ISBN13: 9781166600112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"