April's Lady: A Novel (1891)

By Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

Book Overview

April's Lady is a novel written by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton Hungerford and published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named April, who is left alone after the death of her father. April's mother had passed away when she was young, and her father had raised her on his own. After his death, April is taken in by her uncle, who is a wealthy and influential man in society. April's uncle wants her to marry a man of his choosing, but she has her own ideas about love and marriage. She falls in love with a man named Guy, who is not of her uncle's social status. April's uncle disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart. The novel explores the themes of love, social status, and family dynamics. It also sheds light on the societal norms and expectations of the time, where marriage was often seen as a means of securing a person's social status and financial stability. Overall, April's Lady is a compelling story of a young woman's journey to find love and happiness in a society that values social status over personal feelings. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers 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: 1164579215
• ISBN13: 9781164579212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"