The Dark Geraldine (1921)

The Dark Geraldine is a novel written by John Alexander Ferguson and published in 1921. The story centers around a young woman named Geraldine who is born with a dark complexion, which sets her apart from the rest of her family and community. Despite her physical differences, Geraldine is a strong and intelligent woman who is determined to make a life for herself.The novel follows Geraldine as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a small town in the early 20th century. She faces discrimination and prejudice from those around her, but she refuses to let their narrow-mindedness hold her back. Instead, she sets out to prove herself by pursuing her education and building a successful career.Along the way, Geraldine falls in love with a man named John, but their relationship is complicated by the societal norms of the time. Despite the obstacles they face, they remain committed to each other and work to overcome the challenges that stand in their way.The Dark Geraldine is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, discrimination, and perseverance. It is a timeless story 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.