Dearly Bought: A Novel (1884)

By Clara Louise Burnham

Book Overview

Dearly Bought: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Clara Louise Burnham and originally published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young woman named Constance who is forced to leave her comfortable life and move to the city to work as a governess. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Mr. Stedman, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses and the disapproval of Mr. Stedman's family. As Constance navigates the challenges of her new life and relationship, she must also confront the harsh realities of poverty and class inequality. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice, and offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women in the late 19th century. Overall, Dearly Bought: A Novel is a compelling work of historical fiction that provides insight into the social and cultural norms of the time, while also offering a timeless story of love and perseverance.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: 1120275555
• ISBN13: 9781120275554
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"