Clemency Franklyn (1871)

By Annie Keary

Book Overview

Clemency Franklyn is a novel written by Annie Keary and published in 1871. The book tells the story of a young woman named Clemency Franklyn who lives in a small town in England during the mid-19th century. Clemency is a kind and gentle person who is loved by everyone in her community, but she is also very shy and introverted.Despite her reserved nature, Clemency is drawn into a series of events that challenge her beliefs and values. She becomes involved with a group of social reformers who are fighting for better working conditions for factory workers. Through her interactions with these activists, Clemency learns about the harsh realities of life for the working poor and begins to question her own privileged position in society.As the story unfolds, Clemency also finds herself torn between two men: a wealthy landowner who represents the traditional values of her upbringing, and a young factory worker who embodies the ideals of the reform movement. Through her relationships with these two men, Clemency must navigate the complexities of love, class, and social justice.Overall, Clemency Franklyn is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social inequality, personal growth, and the power of compassion. With its vivid descriptions of life in Victorian England and its compelling characters, this book remains a classic of 19th-century 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: 1120178134
• ISBN13: 9781120178138
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"