Publisher's Synopsis
The Girl of the Guard Line is a novel written by Charles Carey Waddell and first published in 1915. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small coastal town in Maine, USA. The protagonist, Mary Lacey, is a young woman who works as a telephone operator and lives with her mother and brother. Mary is known for her beauty and kind heart, but also for her stubbornness and independence.One day, Mary meets a young man named Jack, who works as a guard on the railroad line. Despite their different social backgrounds, Mary and Jack fall in love. However, their relationship is not accepted by Mary's mother and brother, who disapprove of Jack's lowly status.As Mary and Jack's love grows stronger, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. Mary's brother, who is also in love with her, tries to sabotage their relationship. Meanwhile, Jack's job as a guard becomes increasingly dangerous as he tries to prevent a group of saboteurs from blowing up the railroad line.The Girl of the Guard Line is a heartwarming and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, class, and courage. It provides a fascinating glimpse into small-town life in early 20th century America and offers a compelling portrayal of a strong and independent female protagonist.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.
