Publisher's Synopsis
My Mother's Diamonds is a novel written by Maria J. Greer and published in 1879. The story revolves around a young girl named Jessie, who is the daughter of a wealthy family. Jessie's mother has recently passed away, leaving behind a valuable collection of diamonds. Jessie's father, who is a businessman, is often away from home, leaving Jessie to be raised by her grandmother.The novel follows Jessie's coming of age story as she navigates the challenges of growing up without a mother and dealing with the expectations of being a young lady in high society. She is often reminded of her mother's diamonds, which serve as a symbol of her family's wealth and status. However, Jessie soon realizes that the true value of her mother's diamonds lies in the memories and experiences they represent.Throughout the novel, Jessie learns important life lessons about love, family, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The story is intended as a guide for young girls growing up in the late 19th century, providing them with a model of how to behave in a society that places great importance on manners, etiquette, and social status.Overall, My Mother's Diamonds is a touching and heartwarming story that explores the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of growing up in a world that values material possessions over personal connections. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and coming of age stories.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.
