Jean, Or Clouds With A Silver Lining: A Story (1879)

By Blanche Westcott

Book Overview

""Jean, Or Clouds With A Silver Lining: A Story"" is a novel written by Blanche Westcott and published in 1879. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Jean who, despite facing numerous obstacles and hardships in her life, remains optimistic and determined to succeed. Jean's mother dies when she is young, and she is left in the care of her father and stepmother, who treat her poorly. Jean's father dies soon after, leaving her alone and impoverished. Despite these challenges, Jean remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. The novel follows Jean's journey as she moves to London and works hard to support herself. She meets a kind and generous woman named Mrs. Merton, who takes Jean under her wing and helps her to improve her situation. Jean also falls in love with a young man named Frank, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Frank's wealthy family. Throughout the novel, Jean faces many challenges and setbacks, but she always manages to find a silver lining in every cloud. The story ultimately delivers a message of hope and perseverance, showing that even in the darkest of times, there is always a way forward. Overall, ""Jean, Or Clouds With A Silver Lining: A Story"" is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that celebrates the power of optimism and determination in the face of adversity.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: 1166599221
• ISBN13: 9781166599225
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"