Publisher's Synopsis
""A Daughter of the Rich"" is a novel written by Mary E. Waller and originally published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Thorne, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Ruth is not content with her life and longs for something more meaningful.As she grows older, Ruth becomes increasingly involved in social activism and begins to question the values and priorities of her wealthy peers. She falls in love with a young lawyer named Robert Gordon, who shares her passion for social justice, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Ruth's parents and the class differences between them.Throughout the novel, Ruth struggles to reconcile her desire for a more meaningful life with the expectations and limitations of her social class. She grapples with issues of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility, ultimately learning that true happiness and fulfillment come not from material possessions but from a life of purpose and service to others.""A Daughter of the Rich"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores timeless themes of social justice, class, and personal fulfillment. It offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faces in pursuing her dreams.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.
