Cecilia De Noel

By Lanoe Falconer

Book Overview

Cecilia De Noel is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Hawker. The book is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of its eponymous protagonist, Cecilia De Noel. Cecilia is a young woman who is described as being beautiful, intelligent, and charming. She is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is engaged to be married to a man named Arthur Vincent. However, things take a turn for the worse when Cecilia's father dies suddenly, leaving her without any financial support. As a result, Cecilia is forced to break off her engagement with Arthur and seek employment as a governess. She eventually finds work with a family in London and begins a new life, away from the comforts of her former existence. The book follows Cecilia's struggles as she adapts to her new life and tries to make a living for herself. Along the way, she encounters a number of interesting characters, including a mysterious stranger who seems to be following her every move. As the story progresses, Cecilia's past comes back to haunt her, and she is forced to confront the secrets that she has been keeping hidden for so long. Cecilia De Noel is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption. It is a classic novel that explores the themes of social class, identity, and the struggles of women in a male-dominated society. The book is beautifully written and is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or classic literature.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: 1163712310
• ISBN13: 9781163712313
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"