Publisher's Synopsis
Hereditary Bondsmen V1: Or Is It All In Vain? is a novel written by Jacob De Liefde. The book follows the story of a young woman named Maria, who is born into a family of bondsmen in the Netherlands during the 18th century. As a bondsman, Maria is forced to work for her master and is unable to leave or marry without their permission. Despite the limitations placed upon her, Maria dreams of a better life and falls in love with a fellow bondsman named Jan. Together, they begin to plot their escape and dream of a life of freedom. However, their plans are complicated by the arrival of a new master who is determined to keep his bondsmen under control.As Maria and Jan struggle to find a way out of their situation, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of life as a bondsman and the systemic oppression that keeps them trapped. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the struggle for social justice.Overall, Hereditary Bondsmen V1: Or Is It All In Vain? is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a powerful commentary on the injustices of the past and the enduring struggle for equality.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.
