Not Counting The Cost (1895)

By Tasma

Book Overview

Not Counting The Cost is a novel written by Tasma, which was first published in 1895. The book is set in the Victorian era and tells the story of a young woman named Hester Fielding, who is from a wealthy family in England. Hester falls in love with a poor artist named Ralph Moray and decides to marry him against her family's wishes. The couple moves to Australia, where Ralph hopes to make a living from his art. However, they soon find themselves struggling to make ends meet, and Hester begins to regret her decision to marry Ralph. As the story progresses, Hester becomes increasingly unhappy with her life and begins to question whether she made the right choice. She is torn between her love for Ralph and her desire for a comfortable life. Meanwhile, Ralph becomes increasingly frustrated with his lack of success and begins to drink heavily. Not Counting The Cost explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of following one's heart. The book also provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of Victorian society, particularly with regards to marriage and class. Overall, it is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling insight into the challenges faced by couples in the late 19th century.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: 1167020944
• ISBN13: 9781167020940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"