Rockford: Or Sunshine And Storm (1863)

By Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake and Lillie Devereux Umsted

Book Overview

Rockford: Or Sunshine and Storm is a novel written by Lillie Devereux Umsted and published in 1863. The book is set in the fictional town of Rockford and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the two main characters, Mary and Edith. Mary is a kind and virtuous young woman who is loved by all who know her, while Edith is selfish and vain, using her beauty and charm to manipulate those around her. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and redemption as Mary and Edith navigate their relationships with the men in their lives and each other. The story also touches on social issues of the time, such as the treatment of women and the impact of the Civil War on small towns. Overall, Rockford: Or Sunshine and Storm is a compelling tale of two women's journeys through life and the challenges they face along the way.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: 1164911368
• ISBN13: 9781164911364
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"