Marcus Holbeach's Daughter (1912)

Marcus Holbeach's Daughter is a novel written by Alice Jones and first published in 1912. The story takes place in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Cicely Holbeach, the daughter of a wealthy landowner named Marcus Holbeach. Cicely is a spirited and independent young woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of her family and society.As the novel unfolds, Cicely falls in love with a young man named Ralph, who is not of her social class. Their relationship is met with disapproval from her father, who wants her to marry someone more suitable. Cicely must navigate the complex social norms of her time while also staying true to her own desires and emotions.Throughout the novel, Jones explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations. She also paints a vivid picture of life in rural England during the 19th century, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and daily life of the characters.Overall, Marcus Holbeach's Daughter is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 19th century and the challenges they faced in a society that was often restrictive and unforgiving.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.