Draxy Miller's Dowry And The Elder's Wife (1875)

By Saxe Holm

Book Overview

Draxy Miller's Dowry and the Elder's Wife is a novel written by Saxe Holm and published in 1875. The story takes place in a small New England town and follows the lives of two women, Draxy Miller and the Elder's Wife. Draxy is a young woman who is known for her beauty and her kindness. She has a large dowry, which makes her a desirable match for many of the town's eligible bachelors. However, Draxy is not interested in marrying for money or status. Instead, she longs for true love and a partner who will appreciate her for who she is.The Elder's Wife, on the other hand, is a woman who has been married for many years to a man who is much older than she is. She is unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped by her responsibilities as a wife and mother. When Draxy comes into her life, the Elder's Wife sees in her a kindred spirit and a source of inspiration. The two women become close friends and confidantes, sharing their hopes and dreams with each other.As the story unfolds, Draxy finds herself courted by several men, including the town's most eligible bachelor. However, she remains true to herself and refuses to marry for anything other than love. Meanwhile, the Elder's Wife begins to see a way out of her unhappy marriage and starts to make plans for a new life.Draxy Miller's Dowry and the Elder's Wife is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and the power of women to lift each other up. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1164625020
• ISBN13: 9781164625025
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"