Nan Darrell V3: Or The Gipsy Mother (1839)

By Ellen Pickering

Book Overview

Nan Darrell V3: Or The Gipsy Mother is a novel written by Ellen Pickering and originally published in 1839. It is the third volume in the Nan Darrell series, which follows the life of the titular character, a young woman who was raised by a group of gypsies. In this volume, Nan has settled into a life of domesticity with her husband, the wealthy and titled Sir Lionel Fortescue. However, her past comes back to haunt her when her mother, a gypsy woman, arrives on her doorstep seeking shelter from the law. Nan must navigate the complexities of her dual identity and decide where her loyalties lie.The novel explores themes of family, identity, and social class, as well as the prejudices and misconceptions surrounding the gypsy community. It is a compelling tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle for acceptance in a rigidly stratified society. Overall, Nan Darrell V3: Or The Gipsy Mother is a fascinating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of marginalized communities in 19th-century England.In Three Volumes.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: 1165427494
• ISBN13: 9781165427499
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"