Mark Dennison's Charge (1881)

Mark Dennison's Charge is a novel written by Georgiana Marion Craik and published in 1881. The story revolves around the titular character, Mark Dennison, who is a young man with a strong sense of duty and honor. He is tasked with taking care of his younger half-sister, Ruth, after their father's death. Mark is determined to provide for Ruth and ensure that she receives a good education, but he faces many challenges along the way.One of the main obstacles Mark encounters is his own lack of experience in raising a young girl. He struggles to balance his responsibilities as a guardian with his own personal desires and ambitions. Additionally, he must contend with Ruth's mother, who is resentful of Mark's presence in their lives and seeks to undermine his authority.As the story progresses, Mark navigates various social and financial challenges, including his own romantic entanglements and Ruth's education. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his commitment to his charge and ultimately learns valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the importance of family.Overall, Mark Dennison's Charge is a touching and insightful novel that explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the complexities of family relationships. It offers a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to adulthood and the challenges he faces along the way.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.