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BARFORD ABBEY A NOVEL

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Beschreibung

"Barford Abbey" is a singular penned by Mrs. Gunning that delves into the elaborate tapestry of 18th-century British society. Set towards the backdrop of the Georgian generation, the narrative unfolds inside the walls of Barford Abbey, a place in which secrets and techniques, romance, and societal expectations intertwine. Mrs. Gunning, a skilled storyteller of her time, masterfully crafts a story of affection, betrayal, and societal conventions. The plot revolves across the lifestyles of the protagonist, imparting a glimpse into the challenges faced via girls in a society governed via rigid norms. As the characters navigate the complexities in their relationships, the reader is drawn into a world wherein status and recognition maintain large sway. Against the plush backdrop of the English geographical region, Barford Abbey turns into a microcosm of the bigger societal forces at play. Mrs. Gunning's narrative prowess shines via as she explores issues of class, duty, and the search for private happiness. "Barford Abbey" stands as a testomony to Mrs. Gunning's ability to seize the nuances of her era, presenting readers with a window into the manners and morals of 18th-century England. The novel no longer most effective entertains however additionally serves as an ancient mirrored image, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of people striving for autonomy within the constraints of their time.

Autor

Susannah Gunning, whose real name was Minifie, was a British author and writer who lived from 1740 to August 28, 1800 in London. In 1791, she and her family were at the center of a social scandal involving a man who liked her daughter Elizabeth Gunning. Rev. Dr. James Minifie had at least two children, and Susannah Gunning was one of them. Mary Minifie was her sister. Before her first book came out in 1763, not much is known about her life. She lived in Fairwater, Somerset, at this point. She married Captain John Gunning of the 65th Regiment of Foot on August 8, 1768. He was a brave soldier who stood out at the Battle of Bunker Hill. People said that he was living a "dissolute" and immoral life. He was married to the Duke of Argyll, and it's possible that the Duke helped him get ahead in the service. In 1767, Susannah and John Gunning had a daughter named Elizabeth Gunning, who wrote books. John Gunning, who was a General at the time, was fined £5,000 for "criminal conversation" with the wife of his tailor after the family split up. After that, he went to Naples with his mistress to avoid having to pay her husband for the damage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9789360466350
• ISBN-10: 9360466352
• Artikelnr.: 69898173