Beauty is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Beauty, who is born with a birthmark on her face. Despite her physical imperfection, Beauty is a kind and gentle soul who is loved by all who know her. When Beauty is sent away to a convent school, she finds solace in the friendship of a young nun, Sister Agnes. Through her friendship with Sister Agnes, Beauty learns to accept her physical imperfection and to find beauty in the world around her. Beauty's life is further complicated when she falls in love with a young man named John, who is from a wealthy family. Despite their differences in social class, Beauty and John are determined to be together. Beauty's story is a timeless tale of love, acceptance, and the power of friendship. It is a story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity, and a reminder that beauty is found in the most unexpected places.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction