Rosa Grey V2: Or The Officer's Daughter (1857)

By Christiana Jane Douglas

Book Overview

Rosa Grey V2: Or The Officer�������s Daughter is a novel written by Christiana Jane Douglas and first published in 1857. The book is the second volume in the Rosa Grey series and follows the story of the titular character, Rosa, who is the daughter of an officer in the British army. The novel is set in the early 19th century and explores the themes of love, family, and duty.The story begins with Rosa's return to England from India, where she had been living with her father. She is reunited with her mother and sisters, and soon finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of social events and romantic entanglements. Rosa is courted by several suitors, including the charming but unreliable Captain Mordaunt and the steady and honorable Lieutenant Evelyn.As she navigates the complexities of love and society, Rosa also struggles with her sense of duty to her family and her country. Her father's military career has left the family in financial straits, and Rosa must decide whether to marry for love or for money in order to secure their future.Throughout the novel, Douglas paints a vivid picture of life in early 19th-century England, with its strict social hierarchies, elaborate social rituals, and complex rules of etiquette. She also explores the challenges faced by women of the era, who were often expected to marry for financial security rather than love.Overall, Rosa Grey V2: Or The Officer�������s Daughter is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century England. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.In Three Volumes.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: 1437109659
• ISBN13: 9781437109658
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"