Paul Ralston - Holmes, Mary Jane
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Paul Ralston: A Novel is a timeless work of fiction written by Mary Jane Holmes in 1897. The novel follows the life of Paul Ralston, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Paul is the son of a wealthy merchant, but he wants to achieve success on his own merit. He sets out on a journey to New York City to pursue his dreams and build a career in business.As Paul navigates the challenges of the big city, he meets a cast of characters who shape his journey. He falls in love with a young woman named Nellie Gray, but their relationship is complicated by her family's…mehr

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Paul Ralston: A Novel is a timeless work of fiction written by Mary Jane Holmes in 1897. The novel follows the life of Paul Ralston, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Paul is the son of a wealthy merchant, but he wants to achieve success on his own merit. He sets out on a journey to New York City to pursue his dreams and build a career in business.As Paul navigates the challenges of the big city, he meets a cast of characters who shape his journey. He falls in love with a young woman named Nellie Gray, but their relationship is complicated by her family's disapproval. Paul also encounters a group of unscrupulous businessmen who try to take advantage of him.Throughout the novel, Paul must balance his ambition with his principles. He is determined to succeed, but he also wants to maintain his integrity and remain true to himself. As he faces various obstacles and setbacks, Paul learns valuable lessons about perseverance, honesty, and the importance of love and friendship.Mary Jane Holmes was a prolific writer of romantic fiction in the 19th century, and Paul Ralston: A Novel is one of her most enduring works. The novel is a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to find his place in the world, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic realities of the time. With its engaging characters and timeless themes, Paul Ralston: A Novel is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.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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American novelist Mary Jane Holmes is well known for her widely read novels and short tales from the 19th century. She was raised in a low-income household and was born in Brookfield, Massachusetts, in 1825. Her work was renowned for its emotional and romantic tone and often addressed issues of love, family, and social status. In her lifetime, she wrote more than 60 books, demonstrating her prodigious talent. Despite Holmes' writing being well-liked during her lifetime, it went out of favor in the years after her death in 1907. Scholars and readers alike, who value her contributions to the romance novel genre and her insights into 19th-century American life and society, have lately shown a renewed interest in her work.