Publisher's Synopsis
A Daughter of the Pit is a novel written by Margaret Doyle Jackson and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century in New York City and follows the life of a young woman named Nan Brent. Nan is the daughter of a notorious criminal who runs a gang of thieves and pickpockets in the city. Despite her father's criminal activities, Nan is determined to live a different life and make something of herself. She manages to get a job as a stenographer and begins to work her way up the ladder of success. However, her past catches up with her when her father is arrested and she is forced to confront her family's criminal history. The novel explores themes of redemption, family, and the struggle to overcome one's past. A Daughter of the Pit is a gripping tale of a young woman's journey to break free from her family's criminal legacy and make a name for herself in a world that is determined to keep her down.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.
