The Bargain True (1918)

The Bargain True is a novel written by Nalbro Bartley and first published in 1918. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Burton. Mary is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make her way in the world despite the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society.Mary's life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy and powerful man named John Stuart. John is immediately drawn to Mary's beauty and intelligence and offers to help her achieve her dreams. In exchange, Mary agrees to become John's wife and to bear him children.As Mary and John's relationship develops, Mary begins to realize that there is more to their bargain than she initially thought. She must navigate the complex world of high society and deal with the jealousies and rivalries that come with it. She must also confront the harsh realities of her marriage and the sacrifices she must make to maintain her position in society.The Bargain True is a compelling story of love, ambition, and sacrifice that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating the social hierarchies of the early 1900s.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.