Anne Scarlett (1901)

Anne Scarlett is a novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor and first published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Anne Scarlett, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and forced to make her way in the world. Despite the challenges she faces, Anne is determined to succeed and does so with grace and resilience.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Anne's life. In the first part, Anne is a young girl living with her aunt and uncle in a small town. She is sent away to boarding school, where she excels academically and socially. However, her happiness is short-lived when she learns that her aunt and uncle have died and she must return home to care for her younger siblings.In the second part of the novel, Anne is a young woman living in New York City. She has taken a job as a governess and is struggling to make ends meet. Despite her difficult circumstances, Anne remains optimistic and determined to improve her situation. She meets and falls in love with a wealthy young man named Jack, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds.The final part of the novel sees Anne return to her hometown, where she has inherited a small fortune from her aunt and uncle. She uses her wealth to help her siblings and other members of the community, but also faces challenges as she tries to navigate the expectations of her new social status.Overall, Anne Scarlett is a heartwarming story of a young woman's journey to overcome adversity and find her place in the world. It is a timeless tale of love, loss, and resilience that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.