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Her first book, prisoners of hope 1898, dealt with colonial times in virginia as did her second novel, to have and to hold 1900, and later, sir mortimer 1904. This book, a first edition published in 1900, was a gift to me by my. The story is set in the early years of the virginia colony and follows the fortunes of captain ralph percy percy, somewhat unwillingly, takes part in a bride arrangement and ends up married to a young woman who is clearly more than she professes herself to be. To have and to hold, written by mary johnston was the bestselling novel of 1900. To have and to hold by johnston, mary and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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