Margaret Mayo

Baby Mine

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A tender, fearless journey into the heart of family life and longing. Baby Mine pulls the reader into a world where duty, desire and devotion collide with quiet pride and unspoken fears. This edition restores a beloved Edwardian melodrama to its full emotional power: a domestic fiction gem about the trials and triumphs of motherhood, the pressure of social class, and the quiet, steadfast courage of women navigating love and family. Fans of romance readership and classic romance parallels will find in it a luminous, humane story that feels both intimate and expansive. The narrative shines through its character portraits and carefully paced revelations, offering a timeless meditation on childhood, responsibility, and the ties that bind generations. The book's significance extends beyond its pages: a cherished piece of early twentieth-century literature that has shaped readers and inspired conversations about class, gender, and family life. This is a work that resonates with classic book club discussions and melodrama fans favourite tales alike, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to discover or re-discover a treasure from the canon. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A true classic, ready to enchant a new generation of readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 226g
• ISBN-13: 9789354545757
• ISBN-10: 9354545750
• Artikelnr.: 61815899

Autorenporträt

Margaret Mayo was an American author and playwright known for her works that often explore themes of love, identity, and social issues. She gained popularity in the early 20th century, with her writing characterized by emotional depth and vivid characterization. Mayo is best known for her novel ""Polly of the Circus,"" which captures the life of a young girl raised in a circus and addresses themes of resilience and societal acceptance. Her works frequently reflect the complexities of female experience, often highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in a changing society. In addition to her novels, Mayo wrote several plays, contributing to her reputation in the literary world. Her storytelling often blends elements of romance and drama, making her works appealing to a broad audience. Despite her success during her lifetime, her work has largely faded from contemporary discussions, yet it continues to offer insights into early 20th-century social dynamics