Climbing The Hill (1884)

By Annie S. Swan

Book Overview

Climbing The Hill is a novel written by Annie S. Swan and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Jean Lindsay, who is determined to climb the social ladder and achieve success in life. Jean is the daughter of a poor Scottish farmer and dreams of a life of luxury and wealth. She moves to Edinburgh to work as a governess and meets a wealthy young man named Hugh Galbraith. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall in love and get married. However, Jean's ambition and desire for social status lead her to make some questionable decisions that threaten to ruin her marriage and reputation. The novel explores themes of social mobility, love, and the consequences of pursuing one's dreams at any cost. Through Jean's journey, the author provides a commentary on the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian era. Climbing The Hill is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of women in the late 19th century.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: 1120272424
• ISBN13: 9781120272423
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"