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by Mary Johnston
In colonial Virginia, a young girl named Audrey lived a quiet life in the forest. She was kind, gentle, and pure-hearted, though she was an orphan with no wealth or name.
Raised far from society, she loved nature and lived simply, with a strong belief in goodness and truth.
One day, Audrey's peaceful life changed when she met Lord Haward, a wealthy and noble man. He was charmed by her innocence and beauty. Though they came from different worlds, he found himself drawn to her. Audrey, too, began to feel something she had never felt before—love.
But society did not easily accept someone like Audrey. Others looked down on her because of her low birth. Lord Haward struggled between his feelings and the expectations of his world. Audrey, proud and strong in her own quiet way, would not beg for love or a place she hadn't earned.
In the end, Lord Haward realized that true worth is not measured by birth or wealth, but by the heart. He chose love and honor over pride and status. Audrey, though once alone and forgotten, found both love and respect—not because she changed, but because the world finally saw her for who she truly was.
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The daughter of an American Civil War soldier who became a successful lawyer, Mary Johnston was born in the small town of Buchanan, Virginia. A small and frail girl, she was educated at home by family and tutors. She grew up with a love of books and was financially independent enough to devote herself to writing.
Johnston wrote historical books and novels that often combined romance with history. Her novels were bestsellers in America, Canada and England.
During her long career, in addition to twenty-three novels, Johnston wrote a number of short stories, one drama, and two long narrative poems. She used her fame to advocate women's rights, strongly supporting the women's suffrage movement.
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