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Love conquers pride; or, Where peace dwelt

By Alex. McVeigh Miller

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst societal scorn and a rival's jealousy, a factory girl's heart is tested by love, pride, and a past engagement that threatens her chance at happiness.

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2022-04-18
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Summary

"Love Conquers Pride; or, Where Peace Dwelt" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a love story about Pansy Laurens, a young woman working in a factory, caught between her feelings and the way society sees her. Pansy, kind and smart, deals with the sharp differences in social class when she falls for Norman, a man who treats her well, unlike others from higher classes. Pansy faces jealousy from Juliette, a wealthy woman who looks down on her, and struggles when she finds out about Norman’s past engagement to Juliette, causing her pain and confusion. This beginning introduces love and the challenges of social class, showing Pansy trying to keep her pride while facing tough times and the opinions of those around her.

About the Author

Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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