Sophia (1900)

By Stanley J. Weyman

Book Overview

Sophia (1900) is a historical novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in the 17th century and is centered around the life of a young woman named Sophia. Sophia is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and lives a comfortable life in the city of Amsterdam. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young man who is not of her social class. Sophia's father disapproves of the relationship and forbids her from seeing the young man. Sophia is torn between her love for the young man and her duty to her family. She eventually chooses to follow her heart and elopes with the young man. The couple moves to England, where Sophia's husband becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the king. Sophia is forced to choose between her loyalty to her husband and her loyalty to the king. The story is full of intrigue, romance, and betrayal, as Sophia navigates the complexities of life in 17th century England.Weyman's writing is rich in detail and historical accuracy, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and social customs of the time period. Sophia (1900) is a captivating story of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, and is sure to delight fans of historical fiction.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: 1164038435
• ISBN13: 9781164038436
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"