Marie: A Seaside Episode (1888)

By John P. Ritter

Book Overview

Marie: A Seaside Episode is a novel written by John P. Ritter Jr. and published in 1888. The story is set in a small seaside town and follows the life of a young woman named Marie. Marie is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is loved by many of the men in the town, but she is not interested in any of them. She is waiting for the man she truly loves, a sailor named Jack, to return from sea. As she waits for Jack, Marie is courted by a wealthy man named Mr. Van Damme, who is determined to win her heart. However, Marie is not interested in Mr. Van Damme and rejects his advances. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into life in a small seaside town in the late 19th century. Overall, Marie: A Seaside Episode is a romantic and engaging novel that captures the essence of life in a small town and the struggles of a young woman trying to navigate her own desires and the expectations of those around her.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: 1163883565
• ISBN13: 9781163883563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"