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- Or Honesty Is The Best Policy (1854)

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The Pretty Plate: Or Honesty Is The Best Policy is a novel written by John Vincent and originally published in 1854. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a servant in a wealthy household. Despite her difficult circumstances, Mary is determined to maintain her honesty and integrity in all situations.As the story unfolds, Mary is faced with a series of challenges and temptations that test her moral character. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of the household, deal with the jealousy and deceit of her fellow servants, and resist the advances of a wealthy suitor who is more interested in her beauty than her character.Throughout the novel, Vincent emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. He uses Mary as a model of virtue, showing how her commitment to honesty and hard work ultimately leads to her success and happiness.The Pretty Plate is a classic example of Victorian literature, with its emphasis on moral values and social norms. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the importance of honesty and integrity in our own lives.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165588435
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 102
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 145 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Pretty Plate: Or Honesty Is The Best Policy is a novel written by John Vincent and originally published in 1854. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a servant in a wealthy household. Despite her difficult circumstances, Mary is determined to maintain her honesty and integrity in all situations.As the story unfolds, Mary is faced with a series of challenges and temptations that test her moral character. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of the household, deal with the jealousy and deceit of her fellow servants, and resist the advances of a wealthy suitor who is more interested in her beauty than her character.Throughout the novel, Vincent emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. He uses Mary as a model of virtue, showing how her commitment to honesty and hard work ultimately leads to her success and happiness.The Pretty Plate is a classic example of Victorian literature, with its emphasis on moral values and social norms. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the importance of honesty and integrity in our own lives.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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