Marked for Life (1863)

Marked for Life is a novel written by Marlay in 1863. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is marked for life by a scar on her face. The scar was caused by an accident during her childhood and has left her feeling self-conscious and insecure. Despite her scar, Edith is determined to live a fulfilling life and pursues her dreams of becoming a teacher. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, including discrimination and rejection from those who judge her solely based on her appearance. However, with the help of her friends and family, Edith learns to embrace her scar and finds love and acceptance. The novel is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of inner beauty. It highlights the societal pressures placed on women to conform to beauty standards and the damaging effects it can have on one's self-esteem. Overall, Marked for Life is a timeless tale that resonates with readers even today.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.