Constance Trescot

By S. Weir Mitchell

Book Overview

Constance Trescot: A Novel is a work of fiction written by S. Weir Mitchell. The story follows the life of Constance Trescot, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy uncle. Constance is a talented artist and spends much of her time painting and drawing.As she grows older, Constance falls in love with a young man named Arthur Winslow. However, her uncle disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Constance is torn between her love for Arthur and her loyalty to her uncle.Meanwhile, Constance's health begins to deteriorate, and she is diagnosed with a serious illness. She is forced to confront her mortality and the choices she has made in her life.Throughout the novel, Mitchell explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and mortality. The story is set in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time.Overall, Constance Trescot: A Novel is a poignant and thought-provoking work of fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and character-driven stories.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: 116372050X
• ISBN13: 9781163720509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"