Dewdrops And Diamonds (1881)

By Emma Marshall

Book Overview

Dewdrops and Diamonds is a novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1881. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Alice is a kind-hearted and virtuous girl who is loved by everyone around her. She is engaged to a young man named Frank, who is also from a wealthy family.However, Alice's life takes a turn when her father loses all his wealth in a business venture. Alice's fianc�����, Frank, breaks off their engagement and Alice is left alone and penniless. Despite her misfortunes, Alice remains optimistic and determined to make a life for herself.Through her hard work and perseverance, Alice manages to find employment as a governess and slowly rebuilds her life. Along the way, she meets a kind-hearted gentleman named Mr. Grey, who becomes her friend and confidant. As Alice's fortunes begin to improve, she must navigate the challenges of society and the expectations placed upon her as a woman.Dewdrops and Diamonds is a heartwarming story of resilience, love, and the power of a positive attitude. It is a timeless tale that continues to inspire readers today.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: 1166478750
• ISBN13: 9781166478759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"