Made Or Marred (1881)

By Jessie Fothergill

Book Overview

Made Or Marred is a novel written by Jessie Fothergill and published in 1881. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Edith and Mabel Wynn, who are left orphaned and penniless after their father's death. Edith is the elder sister, who is practical and responsible, while Mabel is younger and more impulsive. The sisters are forced to move to a small village and live with their aunt, who is not particularly fond of them. Edith takes on the role of the caretaker of the household, while Mabel spends her time dreaming of a wealthy suitor who will come and rescue them from their situation. Their lives take a turn when they meet two men, John Stanfield and Arthur Helstone. John is a hardworking farmer who is attracted to Edith's practical nature, while Arthur is a wealthy landowner who falls for Mabel's beauty. As the sisters navigate their relationships with the two men, they also face challenges such as financial struggles and societal expectations. Edith must choose between her love for John and her duty to her family, while Mabel must learn to be more responsible and independent. The novel explores themes such as love, family, class, and gender roles in Victorian society. It is a classic example of Victorian literature and provides a glimpse into the lives of women during that time period.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: 1164869787
• ISBN13: 9781164869788
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"