An Old Maid's Love

""An Old Maid's Love: A Dutch Tale Told in English"" is a novel by Maarten Maartens, originally published in 1891. The story follows the life of a middle-aged woman named Martha, who has never married and lives a solitary existence in a small Dutch village. Despite her age, Martha still dreams of finding love and happiness, but she fears that she has missed her chance. One day, a young man named Jan comes to the village and begins to court Martha. At first, she is hesitant to believe that someone could truly love her, but as their relationship develops, Martha begins to feel hopeful for the first time in years. However, their happiness is threatened by the disapproval of the village community, who believe that Jan is only interested in Martha's money. As Martha and Jan struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path, they must also confront their own insecurities and fears. Through their journey, the novel explores themes of love, aging, and the societal expectations placed upon women. ""An Old Maid's Love"" is a touching and poignant tale that captures the essence of human emotion and the complexities of relationships. Maarten Maartens' writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting readers to the idyllic Dutch countryside and immersing them in the lives of its inhabitants. Despite being over a century old, the novel remains a timeless classic 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.