Deborah's Drawer (1871)

Deborah's Drawer is a novel written by Eleanor Grace O'Reilly and originally published in 1871. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Deborah, who is a young woman living in a small town in England. Deborah has a secret drawer in her room where she keeps all of her most treasured possessions, including letters from her deceased mother and a locket that belonged to her grandmother. As the story progresses, Deborah finds herself torn between two suitors: the wealthy and charming Mr. Lacy and the kind and humble Mr. Grey. Meanwhile, her father, a stern and strict man, disapproves of both men and is determined to marry her off to someone of his choosing. Deborah's Drawer is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and the importance of staying true to oneself. It explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations, as well as the struggle to balance personal desires with familial obligations. With its vivid descriptions of Victorian England and its memorable characters, Deborah's Drawer is a timeless classic that continues to captivate 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.