Storm-Beaten And Weary: A Novel (1887)

By Ethel Bourne and Evelyn Burne

Book Overview

Storm-Beaten And Weary is a novel written by Ethel Bourne and published in 1887. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Marion, who is left alone and penniless after the death of her father. She is forced to leave her comfortable life in London and move to a small village in the countryside to live with her aunt.Marion struggles to adjust to her new life and the people in the village. She finds solace in the natural beauty of the countryside and the kindness of a young man named Ralph. However, her happiness is short-lived as she discovers a dark secret about Ralph's past.As the story unfolds, Marion faces several challenges and hardships, including betrayal, heartbreak, and illness. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Storm-Beaten And Weary is a poignant and emotional novel that captures the essence of Victorian literature. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the late 19th century and the struggles faced by women in society. Bourne's writing style is descriptive and evocative, transporting the reader to a bygone era. Overall, this novel is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and 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: 1120715393
• ISBN13: 9781120715395
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"