The Merchant’s Widow

The Merchant’s Widow

Barbara Hofland

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Genealogía, heráldica, nombres y honores
ISBN:
9781120903570
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The Merchant’s Widow: And Her Family is a novel written by Barbara Hofland and first published in 1814. The story follows the life of Mrs. Mason, a wealthy merchant’s widow, and her family as they navigate the challenges of their social status and financial situation.After her husband’s death, Mrs. Mason is left with a considerable fortune and a large family to provide for. She is determined to maintain their social status and keep up appearances, but her children have different ideas. Her eldest son, Charles, is determined to make his own fortune and pursue his own interests, while her daughter, Emily, dreams of marrying for love rather than money.As Mrs. Mason struggles to balance her own desires with those of her children, she must also contend with the machinations of a wealthy neighbor who seeks to marry Emily for her fortune. Along the way, the family learns important lessons about the true value of money, the importance of family, and the power of love.The Merchant’s Widow: And Her Family is a classic novel of the Regency era, offering a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic realities of the time. With its vivid characters and engaging plot, it remains a beloved work of literature to this day.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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