Gentleman Upcott's Daughter (1892)

By Tom Cobbleigh

Book Overview

Gentleman Upcott's Daughter is a novel written by Tom Cobbleigh and published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century in England and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Upcott, who is the daughter of a wealthy gentleman. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman, who defies the conventions of her time and refuses to conform to the expectations of her society.The novel begins with Mary's father, who is struggling with financial difficulties, deciding to marry her off to a wealthy suitor in order to secure his own financial stability. However, Mary is not willing to be married off for financial gain and decides to take matters into her own hands.She sets out on a journey to find her own path in life, defying the expectations of her family and society. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters who help her on her journey, including a young artist named John, who becomes her love interest.The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that is bound by strict social conventions. It is a captivating tale of a young woman's journey to find her own place in the world and to live life on her own terms.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: 1164168517
• ISBN13: 9781164168515
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"