Dorcas: The Daughter Of Faustina (1884)

By Nathan C. Kouns

Book Overview

""Dorcas: The Daughter of Faustina"" is a novel written by Nathan C. Kouns and published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of Dorcas, the daughter of Faustina, a wealthy and influential woman in a small town. Dorcas is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of her mother and society. As the story progresses, Dorcas finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her love for a young man named Henry. She also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving her mother and a wealthy businessman, which threatens to ruin her reputation and her family's standing in the community. Throughout the novel, Kouns explores themes of love, family, social class, and the struggle for personal freedom. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, ""Dorcas: The Daughter of Faustina"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or women's literature.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: 116397319X
• ISBN13: 9781163973196
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"