Hester Stanley At St. Marks

By Harriet Prescott Spofford

Book Overview

Hester Stanley At St. Marks is a novel written by Harriet Prescott Spofford. The story follows Hester Stanley, a young woman who moves to the small town of St. Marks to live with her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents. Hester is a talented artist and quickly becomes involved in the local art scene, where she meets a group of eccentric characters who are passionate about their craft.As Hester becomes more involved in the community, she begins to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to tear apart the town. She also finds herself falling in love with a mysterious stranger, who may hold the key to unlocking the town's secrets.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, art, and the complexities of small-town life. Spofford's writing is rich and descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of St. Marks and its inhabitants. Hester Stanley At St. Marks is a captivating and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163770132
• ISBN13: 9781163770139
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"