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A young American heiress in Rome navigates love, wealth, and social expectations against the backdrop of Italy’s wheat trade and aristocratic intrigue.
Main Category: Romance
Sub-Categories: Coming-of-Age | Social Commentary | Travel
About the Book:
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The Wheat Princess
The world used to be so much pleasanter to live in before I knew there was any misery in it—I wish I didn’t have to know!…”
The Wheat Princess is a captivating novel by American author Jean Webster, first published in 1905.
Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Edwardian era Italy, the story follows Marcia Copley, the spirited daughter of a wealthy American wheat magnate, as she journeys to Rome for a summer with her family.
What begins as a classic European vacation quickly becomes an adventure of personal discovery as Marcia grapples with her American identity and the immense wealth that defines her, all wrapped in the picturesque elegance of Roman society.
Jean Webster, best known for her masterful storytelling, brings her signature blend of humor, social insight, and strong female characterization to this lesser-known gem.
The Wheat Princess explores themes of wealth, independence, and transformation, offering readers a glimpse into the expectations placed on women at the turn of the 20th century.
This beautifully rendered edition by Pastime Joy Publishing preserves the original language and style of The Wheat Princess, inviting modern readers to experience this novel just as it was first enjoyed over a century ago.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Jean Webster
Alice Jane Chandler “Jean” Webster (1876–1916) was an American novelist and playwright famed for youthful heroines who grow in wit, conscience, and spirit.
Born in Fredonia, New York, she studied at Vassar College and during her student years drew on her experiences in boarding schools and orphanages—later weaving them into novels like Just Patty and her signature Daddy-Long-Legs.
Deeply committed to social causes, she supported women’s suffrage, institutional reform, and education.
Webster died shortly after childbirth, yet left a body of work that remains beloved for its humor, moral heart, and insight into adolescence.
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