Hetty's Strange History (1877)

Hetty's Strange History is a novel written by American author Helen Hunt Jackson and first published in 1877. The story follows the life of Hetty Lawrence, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle and aunt. Hetty is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also fiercely independent and headstrong, which often leads her into trouble.As Hetty grows older, she falls in love with a young man named Philip, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Philip's mother disapproves of Hetty and her unconventional ways. Hetty also becomes involved in a scandal when she is falsely accused of stealing from her aunt's house.Despite these setbacks, Hetty remains determined to live life on her own terms and refuses to conform to society's expectations of her. She eventually discovers the truth about her past and her family, which leads her to make some difficult decisions about her future.Hetty's Strange History is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, family, independence, and identity. Jackson's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book 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.