Puritan's Daughter (1869)

Puritan's Daughter is a novel written by Michael William Balfe and was first published in 1869. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Priscilla, who is the daughter of a strict Puritan minister. Priscilla is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is torn between her love for a young man named Edward and her duty to her family and her faith.As the story progresses, Priscilla's father becomes increasingly strict and intolerant of any behavior that he deems to be sinful. He forbids Priscilla from seeing Edward and forces her to attend church services and Bible studies. Priscilla's struggles with her faith and her desire for love and freedom lead her on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion against her father's strict rules.The novel explores themes of love, faith, family, and freedom in a historical context. Balfe's writing is descriptive and vivid, transporting readers to the world of Puritan New England. The characters are well-developed and complex, with Priscilla being a particularly strong and relatable protagonist.Overall, Puritan's Daughter is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Puritan women and the challenges they faced in a society that valued conformity and obedience above all else.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.