Miss Mackenzie (1875)

Miss Mackenzie is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1875. The story follows the life of the titular character, Margaret Mackenzie, a single woman in her forties who inherits a small fortune from her brother. The sudden wealth changes her life and brings her into contact with a variety of suitors, both good and bad. Margaret's first inclination is to move to Littlebath, a small town where she hopes to find a comfortable and peaceful life. However, she soon discovers that her newfound wealth has made her a target for those seeking to marry her for her money. She receives proposals from two very different men: her cousin, John Ball, who is a sensible and kind-hearted man, and Mr. Rubb, a greedy and unscrupulous businessman.As Margaret struggles to make a decision about her future, she also must contend with the disapproval of her family and the judgment of society. Her sister, who is married to a clergyman, disapproves of her choices, and Margaret must navigate the expectations of Victorian society as a single woman with money.Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of wealth, love, and morality, as Margaret tries to find her place in the world. The novel is a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by women in Victorian society, and a reflection on the nature of love and marriage.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.