Dearly Bought: A Novel (1884)

Dearly Bought is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham and originally published in 1884. The story is set in New England and follows the life of a young woman named Millicent Holbrook. Millicent is the daughter of a wealthy and respected family, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a man from a lower social class.Despite the objections of her family, Millicent marries her love, a man named James. The couple faces many challenges as they try to make a life together, including financial struggles and social ostracism. Millicent's family disowns her and James is forced to work long hours to support them.As the years pass, Millicent and James face even more challenges, including illness and tragedy. However, their love for each other remains strong and they are determined to overcome all obstacles.Dearly Bought is a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and perseverance. It explores themes of class division, societal expectations, and the power of love to overcome adversity. Burnham's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of Millicent and James. This book is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with 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.