Alice Wilde: The Raftsman's Daughter. A Forest Romance

** "ALICE WILDE: THE RAFTSMAN'S DAUGHTER. A FOREST ROMANCE" by Mrs. Metta V. Victor is a 19th-century novel that centers on Alice Wilde, the daughter of a raftsman living an eventful life in a secluded cabin, as she copes with love and her sense of self in a forest environment. The relationships between Alice, her father David, and the men in her life, especially Ben Perkins and Philip Moore, suggest hidden romantic feelings and social pressures. Early in the novel, we meet Alice Wilde, a lively young girl fishing, excitedly waiting for her father to come home. The story vividly shows her rural environment and builds the connections between the characters, mainly her interactions with Ben Perkins, who secretly loves her, and Philip Moore, an attractive city man who unexpectedly visits their home. When Alice finds a secret trunk in the attic containing her mother's things, she begins a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth, preparing for challenges that will examine her relationships and personal development in this changing world. **