The Married Belle: Or Our Red Cottage at Merry Bank (1872)

The Married Belle: Or Our Red Cottage At Merry Bank is a novel written by Julie P. Smith and published in 1872. The story revolves around the life of a young married woman named Belle and her husband, who move into a red cottage in the countryside of Merry Bank. The couple faces several challenges and obstacles as they adjust to their new life in the rural setting, including dealing with nosy neighbors and financial difficulties.Throughout the novel, Belle struggles to balance her desire for independence and her duties as a wife and mother. She faces criticism from those around her, including her mother-in-law, for her unconventional views on marriage and motherhood. Despite this, Belle remains determined to live life on her own terms and find happiness in her new home.The Married Belle is a classic work of fiction that explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated society. Overall, it is an engaging and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and 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.