The Treasure Seeker's Daughter: A Tale Of The Days Of James The First (1852)

By Hannah Lawrance

Book Overview

The Treasure Seeker's Daughter is a historical novel set in the days of James the First. Written by Hannah Lawrance and first published in 1852, the story follows the life of a young girl named Maud who is the daughter of a treasure seeker. Maud's father is obsessed with finding treasure and spends most of his time digging in the countryside. Maud's mother, on the other hand, is a gentle and caring woman who worries about her daughter's future.As Maud grows up, she becomes more and more curious about her father's treasure-seeking activities. She accompanies him on his expeditions and learns to love the thrill of the hunt. However, Maud's mother is concerned that her daughter will never find a suitable husband if she continues to pursue her father's interests.When Maud meets a young man named Harry, she falls in love with him. Harry is a farmer and not at all interested in treasure hunting. Maud's father disapproves of Harry and tries to break up the relationship. Maud is torn between her love for Harry and her loyalty to her father.The Treasure Seeker's Daughter is a tale of love, loyalty, and adventure set in a fascinating historical period. It is a story of a young girl's struggle to find her place in the world and to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of her family and society.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: 1120341078
• ISBN13: 9781120341075
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"