""Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty"" is a novel written by Mary E. Gellie and first published in 1883. The story revolves around a wax doll named Dolly Dear, who is created by a talented sculptor named Mr. Maitland. Dolly is a beautiful and lifelike doll, and Mr. Maitland is very proud of his creation. Dolly is purchased by a young girl named Edith, who loves and cares for her deeply. However, Dolly's life takes a dark turn when she is stolen by a group of thieves and sold to a cruel and abusive woman named Mrs. Potts. Mrs. Potts mistreats Dolly and uses her as a prop in her traveling show, where she is subjected to all kinds of abuse and humiliation. Despite her difficult circumstances, Dolly remains hopeful and determined to escape her captors and find her way back to Edith. Along the way, she encounters a kind and compassionate woman named Miss Mordaunt, who helps her in her quest for freedom. The novel explores themes of beauty, innocence, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world. It is a heartwarming and engaging story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.