The Debtor

By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and William Dodge Stevens

Book Overview

The Debtor is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman that tells the story of a young woman named Lydia who is forced to become a governess to support herself and her family after her father's death. Lydia is hired by the wealthy and influential Mr. and Mrs. Graham to take care of their daughter, Helen. However, Lydia soon discovers that the Grahams are not as perfect as they seem, and she becomes entangled in their family drama.As Lydia navigates her new role as a governess, she also struggles with her own financial troubles and the pressure to marry for money. She finds herself drawn to a kind and honest man named Tom, but fears that their difference in social status will prevent them from being together.Throughout the novel, Freeman explores themes of class, gender roles, and the struggles of women in the late 19th century. The Debtor is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of relationships, society, and personal identity.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: 1163722863
• ISBN13: 9781163722862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"