Rochester (1897)

By Augustus John Pearman

Book Overview

Rochester (1897) is a historical fiction novel written by Augustus John Pearman. The book is set in the late 19th century in Rochester, a small town in England. The story revolves around the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and influential Rochester family, their servants, and the townspeople.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and social class. The main character is a young woman named Emily Rochester, who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence and love. Emily's father, Sir William Rochester, is a powerful and wealthy man who is determined to maintain his family's reputation and status in society.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and relationships are tested. Emily falls in love with a young man named Edward, who is not of her social class, leading to conflict with her family. Meanwhile, the Rochester family is dealing with their own secrets, including an illegitimate child and a scandalous affair.Throughout the novel, Pearman paints a vivid picture of life in Victorian England, highlighting the rigid social hierarchy and the struggles of those who dared to challenge it. Rochester (1897) is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1167005740
• ISBN13: 9781167005749
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"