A Constant Woman (1879)

A Constant Woman (1879)

Elizabeth Glaister

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437450743
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A Constant Woman is a novel written by Elizabeth Glaister and first published in 1879. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home and family when she falls in love with a man her father disapproves of. Mary and her lover, Arthur, move to London, where they struggle to make ends meet. Despite the challenges they face, Mary remains committed to Arthur and their relationship.As the years pass, Mary and Arthur’s fortunes change. They become successful business owners and start a family. However, their happiness is threatened when Arthur’s past catches up with him, and he is accused of a crime he did not commit. Mary must use all her strength and resourcefulness to clear her husband’s name and protect their family.A Constant Woman is a story of love, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Glaister’s writing is rich in detail and captures the struggles and triumphs of working-class life in Victorian England. The novel offers a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time and the challenges faced by women who dared to defy convention and follow their hearts.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.

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