Louisa Mildmay: A Tale (1845)

By Anne Marsh-Caldwell

Book Overview

Louisa Mildmay: A Tale is a novel written by Anne Marsh-Caldwell and first published in 1845. The story follows the life of the titular character, Louisa Mildmay, who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. She is taken in by her uncle and aunt, who raise her as their own daughter. As Louisa grows up, she becomes a kind and intelligent young woman, but her uncle and aunt are overprotective and restrict her freedom. Louisa longs for independence and adventure, and when she meets the charming and dashing Captain Wentworth, she falls in love with him. However, her uncle disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other.Despite the obstacles in their way, Louisa and Captain Wentworth continue to secretly meet and plan their future together. But when Louisa's uncle discovers their plans, he becomes even more strict and threatens to disinherit her if she marries Captain Wentworth.The novel explores themes of love, family, duty, and the struggle for independence. It also highlights the societal expectations and restrictions placed on women during the Victorian era. Overall, Louisa Mildmay: A Tale is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and their fight for autonomy and happiness.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: 1166946312
• ISBN13: 9781166946319
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"