Peace: Or The Stolen Will! An American Novel (1858)

By Mary W. Janvrin

Book Overview

Peace: Or The Stolen Will is an American novel written by Mary Wolcott Janvrin and published in 1858. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Peace, who is left orphaned and penniless after the death of her father. She is taken in by her aunt and uncle, who mistreat her and force her to work as a servant in their home.Despite her difficult circumstances, Peace remains determined to make a better life for herself. She falls in love with a young man named Frank, but their relationship is threatened by her aunt and uncle's disapproval. When Peace's father's will is discovered to have been stolen, she sets out to find the thief and clear her family's name.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for independence in a time when women had limited opportunities. It also touches on issues of class and social status, as Peace's lower-class background puts her at a disadvantage in her quest for justice.Overall, Peace: Or The Stolen Will is a compelling tale of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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: 1164197029
• ISBN13: 9781164197027
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"