Toinette's Philip (1894)

Toinette's Philip is a novel written by Cecilia Viets Jamison and published in 1894. The story follows the life of Toinette, a young woman who falls in love with a man named Philip. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Philip is already engaged to another woman. As Toinette tries to navigate her feelings for Philip, she must also deal with the expectations of society and the disapproval of her family. Throughout the novel, Toinette struggles to reconcile her desire for Philip with her sense of duty and propriety. The book is set in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. It explores themes of love, duty, and societal pressure, as well as the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Overall, Toinette's Philip is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century.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.