Pictures Of Silver (1886)

Pictures Of Silver (1886)

Elizabeth Hope

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120674968
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Pictures of Silver is a novel written by Elizabeth Hope and published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young woman named Violet, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and travel to Australia to marry a man she has never met. Upon arrival, Violet discovers that her husband is a wealthy and powerful man, but also a cruel and abusive one. She soon finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage and struggling to survive in a foreign land. As the story progresses, Violet meets a kind and gentle man named Robert, who becomes her friend and confidant. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and try to find a way to escape the tyranny of Violet’s husband. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of outlaws and a mysterious woman with a dark past.Pictures of Silver is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival in the harsh Australian wilderness. Elizabeth Hope’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters make the story come alive, and the themes of gender roles and power dynamics are still relevant today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Australian literature.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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