Publisher's Synopsis
""The Coming of Hester"" is a novel written by Jean Katherine Baird and published in 1909. The story is set in rural England and follows the life of Hester, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and move to a new town after her father's death. Hester is a strong and independent woman who struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and the expectations of society. She finds solace in nature and in her friendship with a local artist, but her life is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about her past than he lets on. As Hester tries to uncover the truth about her family and her identity, she must also confront the prejudices and injustices of the society she lives in. ""The Coming of Hester"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, love, and the struggle for self-determination in a changing world.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.
