Alice Western's Blessing (1885)

By Ruth Lamb

Book Overview

Alice Western's Blessing is a novel written by Ruth Lamb and first published in 1885. The story takes place in England and follows the life of Alice Western, a young woman who grows up in a wealthy family but is forced to confront the harsh realities of life when her father dies and she is left with nothing. Alice is determined to make a new life for herself and sets out to find work and independence.Along the way, Alice meets a variety of characters, including a young man named Harry, who becomes her friend and confidant. Through her experiences, Alice learns about the struggles of the working class and the importance of compassion and empathy. She also discovers the power of love and the importance of family.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the challenges faced by women in Victorian England. It is a poignant and insightful portrayal of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and the obstacles she must overcome to find happiness and fulfillment in life. Alice Western's Blessing is a classic work of Victorian literature that is still relevant and inspiring today.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: 1120142393
• ISBN13: 9781120142399
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"