Sue Jane (1912)

Sue Jane (1912) is a novel written by American author Maria Thompson Daviess. The story revolves around the titular character, Sue Jane, a young woman living in a small town in Kentucky. Sue Jane is known for her beauty and her kind heart, and she is loved by everyone in the town. However, she is also known for her stubbornness and her refusal to settle down with any of the men who court her. The novel follows Sue Jane as she navigates her relationships with the men in her life, including her childhood friend, Tom, who is hopelessly in love with her, and the mysterious stranger, Mr. DeWitt, who arrives in town and immediately captures Sue Jane’s attention. As Sue Jane tries to figure out her feelings for these two men, she also faces challenges from her family and friends, who want her to settle down and start a family.Throughout the novel, Daviess explores themes of love, independence, and the expectations placed on women in early 20th century America. The book is written in Daviess’ signature style, which blends humor, romance, and social commentary. Overall, Sue Jane is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era.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.