Perennia (1898)

By Alice Emelye Hanscom

Book Overview

Perennia is a novel written by Alice Emelye Hanscom and first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Perennia, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle in a small New England town. As Perennia grows up, she becomes increasingly curious about her family's past and begins to investigate her ancestry. Along the way, she discovers secrets and scandals that have been hidden for generations, and she must confront the truth about her family's history.Throughout the novel, Perennia struggles with the expectations of society and her own desires for independence and self-discovery. She meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a charismatic spiritualist, all of whom have an impact on her journey.Perennia is a novel that explores themes of love, loss, family, and identity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing world.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: 1164828002
• ISBN13: 9781164828006
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"