Maria Thompson Daviess
Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and feminist author. She is best known for her popular novels written in the early 20th century, with a "Pollyanna" outlook, as well as several short stories, among them, “Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge" and "Some Juniors.". Daviess was affiliated with the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky, being the co-founder and vice-president of the chapter in Nashville and an organizer of the chapter in Madison.
Phyllis
A young, wealthy girl, trapped by loneliness in a small town, seeks genuine connection beyond social status.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
Rose of Old Harpeth
In a world of familial duty and rural charm, a strong-willed woman navigates love, life, and the looming threat to her family's cherished homestead.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
Over Paradise Ridge A Romance
A young woman must choose between her childhood love who abandoned his ambitions for a simple life and her own dreams for the future.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
Andrew the Glad
Returning from a traumatic experience, a charismatic man finds both admiration and envy as he navigates love, loss, and the shadows of his past.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Golden Bird
A spirited young woman turns to poultry farming to find love, fortune, and a new life in the tranquil countryside, while encountering unexpected romance and challenges along the way.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
Blue-grass and Broadway
A Kentucky playwright's simple life transforms overnight when Broadway comes calling, bringing a mix of romance, rivalry, and the struggle to stay true to herself amidst the bright lights of the big city.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Tinder-Box
A determined young woman returns home and, as she is torn between romance and independence, must choose her own path.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Road to Providence
In a small town filled with warmth and humor, a devoted doctor and his strong-willed mother navigate life's challenges while building meaningful connections with their community.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Melting of Molly
A spirited widow rediscovers the sparks of past romance while wrestling with her self-image and the expectations of a bygone era.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Daredevil
A daring woman crosses the ocean to find her place in a new world, challenging expectations and discovering her own strength along the way.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Heart's Kingdom
A headstrong woman finds herself torn between love, faith, and the courage to live life on her own terms.
By Maria Thompson Daviess
The Melting of Molly
A young widow's attempt to rediscover herself leads to unexpected romance and a journey of self-acceptance.
By Maria Thompson Daviess