Ashburn: A Tale (1857)

By Aura and Mary Catherine Irvine

Book Overview

Ashburn: A Tale is a novel written by Aura and published in 1857. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around a young woman named Edith Ashburn, who inherits a large estate from her late father. Edith is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to manage her estate and make it profitable. However, she faces many challenges from the male-dominated society in which she lives, as well as from her own family members who are jealous of her success.As the story unfolds, Edith falls in love with a young man named Arthur, who is also struggling to overcome societal expectations and follow his own dreams. Together, they navigate the challenges of their society and work to build a better future for themselves and for those around them.Ashburn: A Tale is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, independence, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a timeless story 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: 1166474984
• ISBN13: 9781166474980
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"