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Alice Hegan Rice, also known as Alice Caldwell Hegan, was an American novelist. Her 1902 novel Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch became a play and four films.

Alice Hegan Rice was born on January 11, 1870, in Shelbyville, Kentucky to Samuel Watson Hegan and Sallie P. Hegan. Her father was an art dealer so she was born with a knack for creativity. As a child, she would entertain her family members with creative stories that she came... Read Full Overview

Lovey Mary is a heartwarming novel written by Alice Hegan Rice. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary who is born into poverty and neglect in the slums of Louisville, Kentucky. Despite the harsh circumstances of her upbringing, Mary is a resilient and optimistic child... Read Full Overview

Lovey Mary is a novel by Alice Hegan Rice that was first published in 1903. The story is set in a poor neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, and follows the life of Mary, a young girl who is left to fend for herself after her mother dies. Mary is forced to live with her alcoholic... Read Full Overview

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Lovey Mary by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and... Read Full Overview

Set in rural Tennessee at the turn of the century, this charming novel tells the story of Lovey Mary, a spirited young girl who longs to escape the poverty and hardship of her life. When she meets a kind-hearted teacher who encourages her to pursue her education, Lovey sets... Read Full Overview