The Berkshire Lady

The Berkshire Lady

Katharine Sarah Macquoid

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120728654
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The Berkshire Lady: A Romance is a novel written by Katharine Sarah Macquoid and published in 1879. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young lady named Lady Gwendolen who lives in a grand estate in Berkshire. Lady Gwendolen is beautiful, intelligent, and well-educated, but she is also headstrong and independent, which causes problems for her in a society that values conformity and obedience.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class as Lady Gwendolen navigates her way through the challenges of finding a suitable husband while also maintaining her own identity and independence. Along the way, she meets a number of suitors, including a wealthy and handsome landowner named Lord Haddon, a charming but unreliable artist named Mr. Vivian, and a dashing and adventurous army captain named Captain Montagu.As Lady Gwendolen struggles to make a decision about her future, she must also contend with the expectations and demands of her family and the constraints of society. The Berkshire Lady: A Romance is a compelling and engaging story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the complex social dynamics of the time.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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