Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
22.09.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
226
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,3 cm
Gewicht
310 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7655-955-8
A shadow falls across the quiet parlours and sunlit meadows of rural America, where a young woman stands at the crossroads of duty and desire. In this compelling nineteenth century fiction, the weight of inheritance is not measured only in wealth, but in the moral dilemmas that shape a life. Here, the genteel rhythms of the Victorian era are disrupted by the stirrings of self-doubt and longing, as a sheltered heiress confronts the expectations of family, society, and her own restless heart. This is a novel of coming of age, set against the intricate tapestry of an American family drama. The world it evokes is one of parlour confidences, quiet domestic rituals, and the unspoken codes that govern women's lives. Yet beneath the surface, every gesture and decision is charged with significance. The protagonist's journey is not merely about the inheritance of land or fortune, but the gradual awakening to her own convictions-a struggle between living for self and yielding to the pressures that surround her. The story's power lies in its subtle exploration of self-discovery, as the heroine navigates the tender boundaries between independence and belonging. With a keen eye for the nuances of historical domestic fiction, the author crafts a portrait of a young woman's inner life that is as poignant today as it was in the 1800s. The narrative pulses with the quiet tension of choices made and paths not taken, offering a rare glimpse into the complexities of women's fiction from a period rarely glimpsed with such intimacy. Readers drawn to the richness of Victorian era novels and the emotional depth of rural America fiction will find themselves immersed in a world where every action resonates with consequence. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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