Sylvan Holt's Daughter (1859)

By Holme Lee and Harriet Parr

Book Overview

Sylvan Holt�������s Daughter is a novel written by Lee Holme and published in 1859. The story is set in the mid-19th century in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Maud Holt. Maud is the daughter of Sylvan Holt, a wealthy landowner who lives in a remote part of the country.Maud is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also very sheltered and has had little experience of the world outside of her father�������s estate. When Sylvan Holt dies suddenly, Maud is left alone and vulnerable, with no one to turn to for help.As she struggles to come to terms with her father�������s death, Maud is forced to confront the harsh realities of life outside of her sheltered existence. She is pursued by a number of suitors, but she finds it difficult to trust anyone and is wary of being taken advantage of.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal, as well as the challenges faced by women in a society that is dominated by men. It is a compelling and beautifully written story that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 19th century England.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: 1165695030
• ISBN13: 9781165695034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"