Hands Not Hearts (1878) - Schuster, Isabella
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Hands Not Hearts is a novel written by Isabella Schuster and published in 1878. The book tells the story of two young women, Edith and Laura, who are best friends and have very different personalities. Edith is practical and level-headed, while Laura is emotional and impulsive.The novel explores the theme of marriage and the different expectations and realities of married life for women in the late 19th century. Edith is engaged to a wealthy businessman, but she begins to have doubts about their compatibility and the prospect of a loveless marriage. Laura, on the other hand, falls in love with…mehr

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Hands Not Hearts is a novel written by Isabella Schuster and published in 1878. The book tells the story of two young women, Edith and Laura, who are best friends and have very different personalities. Edith is practical and level-headed, while Laura is emotional and impulsive.The novel explores the theme of marriage and the different expectations and realities of married life for women in the late 19th century. Edith is engaged to a wealthy businessman, but she begins to have doubts about their compatibility and the prospect of a loveless marriage. Laura, on the other hand, falls in love with a charming but irresponsible artist, and her infatuation leads her down a dangerous path.As the two friends navigate their romantic relationships, they also face challenges in their personal and professional lives. Edith struggles to balance her ambition and desire for independence with societal expectations of women, while Laura grapples with the consequences of her reckless behavior.Throughout the book, Schuster highlights the importance of using one's head instead of just following one's heart, and the value of independence and self-reliance for women. Hands Not Hearts is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the Victorian era.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.