Excerpt from With a Silken Thread and Other Stories, Vol. 3 of 3
But though her husband lsaac had been in a certain sense a failure in that he had been a short-lived man when scarcely well into his forties dying of consumption, for all his six foot one and three quarters in his stock ing feet, his breadth of square-set shoulder, and fist like a shoulder of mutton as they used to say - yet Mattie had never thought of mending her broken life by taking his successor. She put on her deep-bordered widow's cap when her master (lied; and she had never taken it off since, and never would. It was sixteen years ago now, but she wore her crape and bombazine, as faithfully as if it had been only yesterday; and he. Would have been a bold man who should have asked her to have dotfed them to meet him at the church door.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 49.10
From Germany to U.S.A.
Shipping:
FREE
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the topic of forbidden love in Victorian Northern England through the story of Laura Calhoun, a young, wealthy Londoner who is forced to live with her rural Cumbrian relatives. The author adeptly contrasts Laura's sophisticated upbringing with the rustic lifestyle of her family, capturing the tensions that arise from the clash of social worlds and class differences. The book delves into the complexities of love and duty, questioning societal expectations and examining the consequences of defying tradition. The author offers a nuanced and compelling exploration of the human heart and the choices we make in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331150145_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331150145
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331150145
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 332 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Seller Inventory # 25883446/2
Quantity: 1 available