Alice Learmont: Or A Mother's Love (1859)

By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Book Overview

Alice Learmont: Or A Mother�������s Love is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and published in 1859. The story revolves around the life of Alice Learmont, a young woman who is raised by her mother in a small village in Scotland. Alice's mother, Mrs. Learmont, is a devoted and loving mother who sacrifices everything for her daughter's happiness and well-being.As Alice grows up, she falls in love with a young man named Edward, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. However, their love is opposed by Edward's father, who wants him to marry someone of his own social class. Alice's mother, who is aware of their love, tries to help them but is met with resistance from Edward's father.The novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and class differences. It highlights the power of a mother's love and the lengths that she will go to protect her child. The story also sheds light on the social norms and expectations of the time, particularly in regards to marriage and social class.Alice Learmont: Or A Mother�������s Love is a heartwarming and emotional novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about the power of love and the importance of family.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: 1166447928
• ISBN13: 9781166447922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"