{ "item_title" : "Mercy Philbrick's Choice (1886)", "item_author" : [" Helen Jackson "], "item_description" : "Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by American author Helen Jackson and first published in 1886. The story is set in the small town of Hingham, Massachusetts, in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Mercy is the daughter of a poor fisherman and has always dreamed of a better life. When she meets and falls in love with a wealthy young man named Phil, she sees a chance to escape her humble beginnings and achieve the life she has always wanted. However, Phil's family disapproves of their relationship, and Mercy is forced to choose between her love for Phil and her loyalty to her family.As Mercy navigates the complexities of her relationships with Phil and her family, she also confronts the social and economic realities of her time. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the pursuit of the American Dream, as well as the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.Overall, Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th century America. It is a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for self-determination that continues to resonate with readers today.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/54/863/372/054863372X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "31.95", "online_price" : "31.95", "our_price" : "31.95", "club_price" : "31.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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