The Old, Old Story

The Old, Old Story is a novel written by Rosa Nouchette Carey and published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Dora who is forced to leave her home and family to live with her aunt in London. Dora’s aunt is a wealthy and influential woman who wants to mold her into a proper lady and find her a suitable husband.Dora struggles to adapt to her new life and the expectations placed upon her. She longs for the simple pleasures of her childhood and the love of her family. As she navigates London society, she meets a young man named Cyril who captures her heart. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses.The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It also delves into the struggles of women in Victorian society and their limited options for independence and self-determination. The Old, Old Story is a poignant and emotional tale of a young woman’s journey to find her place in the world and the sacrifices she must make along the way.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.