The Heart's Kingdom (1917)

By Maria Thompson Daviess and W B King

Book Overview

The Heart's Kingdom is a novel written by Maria Thompson Daviess and was first published in 1917. The story revolves around a young woman named Elizabeth Everett, who is a successful businesswoman in New York City. Despite her success, Elizabeth feels unfulfilled and yearns for something more meaningful in her life. One day, Elizabeth decides to take a break from her hectic life and goes on a vacation to a small town in Kentucky. There, she meets a charming man named David Blackburn, who is the owner of a local newspaper. David is immediately drawn to Elizabeth, and the two begin a romantic relationship. However, Elizabeth soon realizes that David is not just an ordinary man. He has a deep connection to the town and its people, and he is dedicated to making a difference in their lives. Elizabeth finds herself falling in love not only with David but also with the town and its residents. As the story progresses, Elizabeth must choose between her old life in New York City and the new life she has discovered in Kentucky. She must decide whether to follow her heart or her head and whether to pursue her own dreams or sacrifice them for the sake of others. The Heart's Kingdom is a heartwarming and inspiring story about love, self-discovery, and the importance of community. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1120745616
• ISBN13: 9781120745613
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"