The Life of Harriot Stuart Written by Herself

By Charlotte Lennox

Book Overview

""The Life of Harriot Stuart Written by Herself"" is a novel written by Charlotte Lennox. The book tells the story of Harriot Stuart, a young woman who flees from her home in Scotland to England to escape an arranged marriage. Harriot's journey takes her through a series of adventures, including a stint as a governess and a romantic encounter with a wealthy man. Along the way, Harriot struggles with issues of identity, love, and independence. The novel is written in the form of a memoir, with Harriot serving as the narrator. Lennox's writing style is characterized by a strong focus on character development and an exploration of social issues of the time. Overall, ""The Life of Harriot Stuart Written by Herself"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction.When he had finished reading, he cast a tender glance at me; and, looking over the last verse again, ""I hope, miss, said he, you will have no reason to make this affecting complaint. Fortune can never be so unjust as to make you seel any of her rigours."" ""Ah, how much are you deceived, sir, interrupted I, fortune has always been my enemy; and I have experienced the most cruel effects of her hate, almost from the very moment of my birth.""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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161468544
• ISBN13: 9781161468540
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"