The Guardians (1888)

By Harriet Waters Preston

Book Overview

The Guardians is a novel written by Harriet Waters Preston and published in 1888. The story takes place in a small New England town and follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Margaret, who are left orphaned after the death of their parents. The sisters are taken in by their wealthy aunt, who has a controlling and manipulative personality.As the sisters grow up, they become increasingly aware of their aunt's true nature and the ways in which she has been manipulating their lives. They also begin to discover secrets about their family's past and the true nature of their parents' deaths.Throughout the novel, the sisters struggle to break free from their aunt's control and find their own paths in life. They also navigate complicated romantic relationships and confront the prejudices and social norms of their time.The Guardians is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of family, power, and the struggle for independence. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 116723300X
• ISBN13: 9781167233005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"