Little Mercy's Mantle (1881)

By Annie Preston

Book Overview

Little Mercy's Mantle is a novel written by Annie Preston and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mercy who is orphaned and forced to live with her cruel and abusive aunt. Despite the hardships she faces, Mercy remains optimistic and hopeful, and she eventually finds solace in the kindness of a wealthy family who take her in.The novel explores themes of family, love, and resilience, as Mercy learns to navigate the challenges of her difficult circumstances. Throughout the story, she is guided by a mysterious mantle that was left to her by her mother, which serves as a symbol of her inner strength and determination.As Mercy grows older, she faces new challenges and struggles, including the threat of losing her newfound family and the possibility of being forced to marry a man she does not love. Through it all, she remains steadfast in her convictions and ultimately finds happiness and fulfillment in unexpected ways.Overall, Little Mercy's Mantle is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a young girl's journey to overcome adversity and find her place in the 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: 1166566404
• ISBN13: 9781166566401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"