The Story of Marie Dumont: A Farmer's Daughter is a novel written by Juliet Pollock and originally published in 1882. The story follows the titular character, Marie Dumont, who is the daughter of a farmer in rural France. Despite her humble beginnings, Marie is a bright and ambitious young woman who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. As the novel progresses, Marie faces numerous challenges and obstacles in her pursuit of success. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of her small village, contend with the prejudices of those around her, and overcome the limitations imposed on her by her gender and social class. Along the way, Marie forms close relationships with a number of other characters, including a wealthy landowner who becomes her mentor and a young man who becomes her love interest.Through Marie's journey, the novel explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in rural France during the late 19th century, depicting the struggles and joys of everyday people in a time of great social and economic change.Overall, The Story of Marie Dumont: A Farmer's Daughter is a compelling and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-fulfillment and success in a challenging and often hostile world.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.

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