A Rose And A Pearl (1870)

By Christina Catherine Fraser-Liddell

Book Overview

A Rose And A Pearl is a novel written by Christina Catherine Fraser-Liddell and was first published in 1870. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rose who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Rose is a beautiful and kind-hearted girl who is loved by everyone around her. She is engaged to a man named George, who is also from a wealthy family.However, Rose's life takes a turn for the worse when her father dies suddenly, leaving her and her mother in financial ruin. Rose is forced to give up her engagement to George and marry a wealthy but cruel man named Lord Gowan. Lord Gowan is abusive towards Rose and makes her life miserable. Rose's only solace is her friendship with a young artist named Pearl, who becomes her confidant and support.As the story progresses, Rose's life becomes even more complicated when she discovers that she is pregnant with Lord Gowan's child. She decides to leave him and start a new life with Pearl's help. The two women travel to Italy, where they live a peaceful and happy life. However, their happiness is short-lived when Lord Gowan tracks them down and tries to take Rose back.A Rose And A Pearl is a story of love, friendship, betrayal, and survival. It is a tale of a woman's journey to find happiness and freedom in a society that is dominated by men. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class differences, and the power dynamics in Victorian society. It is a compelling read that will keep the reader engaged till the very end.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: 1164546686
• ISBN13: 9781164546689
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"