The Pretty Plate

The Pretty Plate: Or Honesty Is The Best Policy is a novel written by John Vincent and originally published in 1854. The story follows the life of a young man named Frank, who is raised in a wealthy family but falls on hard times after his father's death. In order to support himself, Frank takes up the trade of a china dealer and becomes a successful businessman. However, he soon learns that his success has come at a cost, as he has been dishonest in his dealings with his customers.As Frank struggles with his conscience, he meets a young woman named Lucy who teaches him the value of honesty and integrity. Together, they work to build a new business based on these principles, and Frank learns that true success comes not from wealth, but from living a life of honesty and virtue.The Pretty Plate is a classic tale of redemption and the power of honesty, and has been praised for its moral message and engaging characters. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of integrity and the importance of living a life of virtue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.