Shadows And Realities: A Tale (1875)

By Chatto

Book Overview

Shadows and Realities: A Tale is a novel written by Chatto, Mrs. and first published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young girl named Maud, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle. Maud grows up with a love for literature and poetry, but her sheltered upbringing leaves her naive to the realities of the world. As Maud reaches adulthood, she falls in love with a young man named Percy, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of her aunt and uncle. Maud's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a dark secret about her family's past, and she is forced to confront the shadows and realities of the world she has always known. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the struggle between illusion and reality. Chatto, Mrs. weaves a complex and engaging tale that captures the spirit of Victorian literature. Shadows and Realities: A Tale is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the social dynamics of the Victorian era.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: 116487649X
• ISBN13: 9781164876496
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"