Jessamine

Jessamine: A Novel is a captivating historical fiction novel by Marion Harland. The story is set in Virginia during the mid-1800s and follows the life of the titular character, Jessamine, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in society. Jessamine is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and has been raised in a sheltered environment, where she has been taught to be a proper lady and follow the strict rules of society.However, Jessamine's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with a young man from a lower social class. This forbidden love affair leads Jessamine to question the rigid social structure of her world and the values that she has been taught. As she navigates her way through this new and unfamiliar territory, Jessamine must decide whether to follow her heart or continue to conform to the expectations of her family and society.The novel is rich in historical detail, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life in the antebellum South. The author explores themes of love, social class, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values conformity above all else. Jessamine: A Novel is a beautifully written and thought-provoking book that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.