Friends And Fortune: A Moral Tale (1849)

By Anna Harriet Drury

Book Overview

Friends and Fortune: A Moral Tale is a novel written by Anna Harriet Drury and published in 1849. The story follows the lives of two young women, Agnes and Emily, who are best friends but come from very different backgrounds. Agnes is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Emily is the daughter of a poor clergyman. Despite their differences, the two girls share a strong bond and are determined to help each other achieve their dreams.As they grow older, Agnes becomes engaged to a wealthy and handsome young man named Charles, while Emily falls in love with a struggling artist named Frank. Agnes is initially supportive of Emily's relationship, but as she becomes more focused on her own wedding plans, she begins to question whether Frank is a suitable match for her friend.As the story unfolds, the characters face a series of challenges and moral dilemmas that test their loyalty and their sense of right and wrong. Through it all, the novel emphasizes the importance of friendship, honesty, and integrity, and explores the ways in which our choices and actions can shape our lives.Overall, Friends and Fortune: A Moral Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insights into the social and moral values of Victorian England. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164652729
• ISBN13: 9781164652724
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"