Bessy Wells (1875)

Bessy Wells (1875)

Mrs. Henry Wood / MrsHenry Wood

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104039752
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Bessy Wells is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Wood and first published in 1875. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of Bessy Wells, a young woman from a poor family who is forced to make her way in the world. Bessy is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and become a success, but she faces many obstacles along the way. As the story progresses, Bessy finds work as a governess in the household of the wealthy and influential Mr. and Mrs. Wynter. While working for the Wynters, Bessy falls in love with their son, Guy, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Guy is engaged to another woman. Bessy’s determination and hard work eventually pay off, and she is able to achieve her goals and secure a happy future for herself. Along the way, she must navigate the complexities of Victorian society and confront the prejudices and injustices that exist in it. With vivid descriptions of Victorian England and a compelling storyline, Bessy Wells is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and perseverance that will captivate readers of all ages.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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