Adela: Or The Betrothed (1867)

By Adela

Book Overview

Adela: Or The Betrothed is a novel written by Adela Florence Nicolson, published in 1867. The story revolves around the life of Adela, a young woman who is betrothed to a man named Ernest. However, Adela becomes increasingly disillusioned with the idea of marriage and begins to question her feelings for Ernest. As the novel progresses, Adela must navigate her own emotions and the expectations of society as she tries to determine her own path in life. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters, including her family, friends, and suitors, who all play a role in shaping her decisions. Through Adela's journey, the novel explores themes of love, marriage, duty, and individuality, and offers a nuanced portrayal of Victorian-era society. Overall, Adela: Or The Betrothed is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life for women in the 19th century.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: 1120139155
• ISBN13: 9781120139153
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"