The Maid Of The River: An Australian Girl's Love Story (1905)

The Maid of the River is a novel written by Australian author Rosa Caroline Praed and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Australian girl named Nellie Brooke. Nellie is the daughter of a wealthy and respected landowner, and she is known for her beauty and charm. However, Nellie's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a man named Jack Charteris, who is considered to be beneath her social status.Despite the objections of her family and friends, Nellie pursues her love for Jack and they become engaged. However, their happiness is short-lived when Jack is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country. Nellie is heartbroken and must come to terms with the reality of their situation.The novel explores themes of love, class, and society in the context of Australian colonial life. Praed's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its people, and The Maid of the River is no exception. The novel is a compelling and romantic tale that captures the spirit of a bygone era in Australian history.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.