Hours Of Sun And Shade (1861)

By Percy Vernon Gordon De Montgomery

Book Overview

Hours of Sun and Shade is a novel written by Percy Vernon Gordon De Montgomery and first published in 1861. The book follows the story of a young woman named Edith who is forced to leave her home in England and travel to Jamaica to live with her uncle. There she meets and falls in love with a young man named Frank, who is the son of a plantation owner. The novel explores themes of love, family, and racial tensions in Jamaica during the mid-19th century. It provides a vivid portrayal of the island's natural beauty, as well as the harsh realities of life for both the wealthy plantation owners and the enslaved workers who toiled in the fields. Throughout the book, Edith struggles to reconcile her feelings for Frank with the knowledge that their relationship is not socially acceptable due to their different backgrounds. Meanwhile, Frank must navigate the expectations of his family and the wider community, as well as his own conflicted feelings about his role in the plantation system. Overall, Hours of Sun and Shade is a compelling historical novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of life in Jamaica during a turbulent period in its history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of race, class, and identity in the Caribbean.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: 1165425572
• ISBN13: 9781165425570
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"