The Pearl Of Love: Or Josey's Gift (1868)

By Madeline Leslie

Book Overview

The Pearl of Love, also known as Josey's Gift, is a novel written by Madeline Leslie and first published in 1868. The story revolves around a young girl named Josey, who lives in a small village in England with her parents. One day, while walking in the woods, she discovers a beautiful pearl necklace. Little does she know that the necklace is cursed and brings bad luck to whoever possesses it.As the story progresses, Josey's family faces numerous hardships and misfortunes, which they attribute to the curse of the pearl necklace. However, Josey remains convinced that the necklace is a gift from God and that it will bring them good luck. She decides to keep the necklace and wear it to her cousin's wedding, hoping that it will bring happiness to her family.The novel explores themes of faith, love, and the power of belief. It also delves into the idea that sometimes, our perception of reality is shaped by our beliefs and that what we believe can have a significant impact on our lives.Overall, The Pearl of Love is a heartwarming and uplifting story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that teaches us the importance of faith, hope, and love 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: 1120913497
• ISBN13: 9781120913494
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"