Sweetheart Manette (1901)

By Maurice Thompson

Book Overview

Sweetheart Manette is a novel written by Maurice Thompson and published in 1901. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small town in Kentucky, USA. The main character is a young woman named Manette, who is known for her beauty and charm. She is courted by many men, but her heart belongs to a man named Tom, who is poor and works as a blacksmith.Despite their love for each other, Manette's family disapproves of her relationship with Tom and tries to keep them apart. Manette's father wants her to marry a wealthy man and improve their social status. Meanwhile, Tom is determined to prove himself worthy of Manette's love and works hard to make a living.As the story unfolds, Manette's father arranges for her to marry a wealthy man, but she refuses and runs away with Tom. They face many challenges as they try to make a life together, including financial struggles and social ostracism. However, their love for each other keeps them strong and they eventually find happiness.Sweetheart Manette is a heartwarming story of love, perseverance, and overcoming obstacles. It is a classic tale of two people from different social backgrounds who defy convention and follow their hearts. The novel is beautifully written and captures the essence of life in a small town in Kentucky in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for fans of historical romance and classic literature.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: 1120718759
• ISBN13: 9781120718754
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"