True Daughter of Hartenstein: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Joanna Safford and originally published in 1892. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young woman named Maria Hartenstein, who is the daughter of a wealthy Dutch merchant. Maria is raised in luxury and privilege, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and she discovers that he was not her biological father. Maria sets out on a journey to discover her true identity and eventually learns that she is the daughter of a poor German musician. She decides to leave her life of luxury behind and sets out to find her true family. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, but with the help of some loyal friends, she is able to overcome them and ultimately find the love and acceptance she has been seeking.The novel explores themes of identity, family, and class, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people during the 17th century. It is a story of resilience, courage, and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult challenges.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.
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