From Jest to Earnest by E. P. Roe (Edward Payson Roe) (First Edition) (1897)

Roe's novel explores the transformation of youthful frivolity into moral conviction. The story follows Lottie Marsden, a spirited young woman whose playful teasing and social vanity lead to emotional turmoil and eventual spiritual awakening. Through trials of conscience and love, she learns that sincerity and faith outweigh charm and wit. The book reflects Roe's hallmark themes - redemption, moral growth, and Christian ethics - written in the sentimental yet earnest tone that made him one of the best-selling American authors of the late 19th century. The ornate floral binding and gilt title plate are characteristic of Dodd Mead's decorative editions from the 1890s. This copy has some page damage, and one PRINTING error. Pages 45-46 had a dog-eared corner DURING printing, placing text from page 45 on the bottom of page 46! Hard cover edition. 548 pages. Dimensions: 5" by 7.5". Published by Dodd Mead & Company, New York. 1st printing, 1897. Brown binding with cover gilding. Cover gilding in condition. Cover defect(s): Moderate corner/edge damage. Page defect(s): Some dog eared pages. Some tears. 2 Pound Media Shipping Rate. Combine items and SAVE! Genre(s): Christianity / Morality Stories / Anthologies / English. (B113).