Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a gripping romantic story about the importance of choosing between two worlds. The main character, Mercy Philbrick, is faced with a difficult choice - between the wealth and status that her relatives offer, and the simplicity and sincerity that her heart gives her. Author Helen Hunt Jackson meaningfully analyzes Mercy's internal contradictions, shading the psychology of the character through passionate descriptions of nature and the inner world of the main character. This book, filled with inner reflections and mental collisions, will make the reader think about his own values and the choices he has to make in the adult world."