Nelly Kinnard's Kingdom (1876)

By Amanda Minnie Douglas

Book Overview

Nelly Kinnard's Kingdom is a novel written by Amanda M. Douglas and published in 1876. The story revolves around the titular character, Nelly Kinnard, who is a young girl living in a small town in the United States. Nelly is an orphan and lives with her aunt and uncle, who treat her poorly and make her do all the housework.Despite her difficult circumstances, Nelly is a kind and generous person who often helps others in need. One day, she meets a wealthy man named Mr. Hargrave who is impressed by her kindness and offers to take her under his wing. Nelly is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to go with him to his mansion in the city.At Mr. Hargrave's mansion, Nelly is introduced to a world of luxury and privilege that is completely new to her. She is given beautiful clothes, delicious food, and the opportunity to learn new things. However, Nelly soon realizes that not everything is as it seems in this world of wealth and power. She discovers that Mr. Hargrave has a dark secret and that his kingdom is built on the exploitation of others.As Nelly struggles to come to terms with this new reality, she must decide whether to stay in Mr. Hargrave's world or return to her old life. Along the way, she learns important lessons about the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the importance of standing up for what is right.Overall, Nelly Kinnard's Kingdom is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social inequality, morality, and the power of kindness. It is a timeless story that is still relevant today and will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1163948896
• ISBN13: 9781163948897
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"