Bessie Bradford's Secret is a novel written by Joanna Hooe Mathews and published in 1881. The story revolves around the eponymous character Bessie Bradford, a young woman who has a secret that she has kept hidden from everyone around her. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, family, and society.Bessie is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who lives with her aunt and uncle in a small town. She has always been...