A Laggard In Love (1890)

By Jeanie Gwynne Bettany, Mary Jean Gwynne Bettany, J.G. Kernahan

Book Overview

A Laggard In Love, written by Jeanie Gwynne Bettany and published in 1890, is a romance novel set in Victorian England. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Edith, who is considered a laggard in love due to her reluctance to marry. Despite her mother's constant pressure to find a suitable husband, Edith remains steadfast in her desire to live a life of independence and pursue her own passions.However, when Edith meets a charming and wealthy gentleman named Arthur, she begins to reconsider her stance on love and marriage. As their relationship blossoms, Edith must navigate the societal expectations placed upon her while also staying true to herself.Throughout the novel, Bettany explores themes of love, independence, and societal expectations. The vivid descriptions of Victorian England provide a rich backdrop for the story, and the characters are complex and multi-dimensional.Overall, A Laggard In Love is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery that will captivate readers with its engaging plot and well-drawn characters.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164534610
• ISBN13: 9781164534617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"