Little Mercy: Or For Better, For Worse (1878)

By Maude Jeanne Franc

Book Overview

Little Mercy: Or For Better, For Worse is a novel written by Maude Jeanne Franc and first published in 1878. The story is set in England and revolves around a young woman named Mercy Merrick. Mercy is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by everyone in her village. She is engaged to a wealthy landowner named Ernest Seton, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a dark secret about him.As Mercy tries to come to terms with Ernest's secret, she also has to deal with the arrival of a new doctor in the village, Dr. James Alwyn. Dr. Alwyn is a kind and caring man who quickly becomes friends with Mercy. However, his arrival also causes tension between Mercy and Ernest, as Ernest becomes jealous of their friendship.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, as Mercy tries to navigate her feelings for both Ernest and Dr. Alwyn. It also delves into the social norms of the time, particularly the expectations placed on women in Victorian England.Overall, Little Mercy: Or For Better, For Worse is a captivating tale of love and redemption that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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: 1165430940
• ISBN13: 9781165430949
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"