Passing Clouds: Or Love Conquering Evil (1858)

By Ellen Clacy

Book Overview

Passing Clouds: Or Love Conquering Evil is a novel written by Ellen Clacy and published in 1858. The story revolves around the main character, Mary, who is forced to leave her home and family due to her father's financial troubles. She travels to Australia with her aunt and uncle, where she meets the handsome and charming Henry, who quickly captures her heart. However, their happiness is short-lived as Henry's past catches up with him, and he is accused of a crime he did not commit. Mary must navigate the treacherous waters of love and justice to clear Henry's name and restore their happiness. Along the way, she encounters a host of colorful characters, including a villainous lawyer and a kind-hearted judge. The novel explores themes of love, justice, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with its melodramatic plot and vivid descriptions of life in Australia during the mid-19th century. Overall, Passing Clouds is a captivating and entertaining read that will transport readers to another time and place.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: 112001686X
• ISBN13: 9781120016867
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"