The Melting Of Molly (1912) - Daviess, Maria Thompson
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The Melting of Molly is a novel written by Maria Thompson Daviess and first published in 1912. The story is set in the small town of Franklin, Kentucky, and follows the life of Molly McIntyre, a young woman who is known for her cold and aloof demeanor. Molly is the daughter of a wealthy and respected family in the town, but her icy personality has led to her being ostracized by the community.The plot of the novel revolves around Molly's transformation from a cold and distant woman to a warm and compassionate one. This transformation is brought about by the arrival of a handsome and charming…mehr

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The Melting of Molly is a novel written by Maria Thompson Daviess and first published in 1912. The story is set in the small town of Franklin, Kentucky, and follows the life of Molly McIntyre, a young woman who is known for her cold and aloof demeanor. Molly is the daughter of a wealthy and respected family in the town, but her icy personality has led to her being ostracized by the community.The plot of the novel revolves around Molly's transformation from a cold and distant woman to a warm and compassionate one. This transformation is brought about by the arrival of a handsome and charming young man named John Rawn, who has come to Franklin to take over his uncle's business. John is immediately drawn to Molly, but she is resistant to his advances and continues to keep him at arm's length.As the story progresses, Molly begins to thaw under John's persistent attention and begins to see the world in a new light. She becomes more involved in the community and develops a close relationship with John, who is determined to win her heart. However, Molly's past comes back to haunt her, and she is forced to confront the secrets that have kept her emotionally distant for so long.The Melting of Molly is a heartwarming story of love and redemption that explores the power of human connection to break down barriers and transform lives. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers 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.
Autorenporträt
Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and female writer who was born November 28, 1872, and died September 3, 1924. She is best known for her "Pollyanna"-style books that came out in the early 1900s. She also wrote a number of short stories, such as "Some Juniors," "Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," and "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge." Daviess was a member of the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky. He helped to start and run the chapter in Nashville and was a coordinator for the chapter in Madison. Maria (or "Marie") Thompson Daviess was born on November 28, 1872, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. John Burton Thompson Daviess, who was related to the writer Zoe Anderson Norris and was born in Harrodsburg, was her father, and Leonora Hamilton Daviess was her mother. When she was eight years old, her father, John B. T. Daviess, died, and the family moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Maria Thompson Daviess was the name of her paternal grandma. She wrote columns and gave talks. Daviess went to Wellesley College for one year and then went to Paris to study art. When she got back to Nashville, she kept painting and started writing. Miss Selina Lue and the Soap-Box Babies, her first book, came out in 1909. When it came out in 1912, The Melting of Molly was one of the most popular stories that year.