The Old Maid (1764)

By Frances Brooke

Book Overview

The Old Maid is a novel written by Mary Singleton and published in 1764. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a woman named Miss Charlotte Lister, who is known as the old maid of the town. Charlotte is a kind-hearted woman who has never married due to her family's financial struggles and her own lack of suitors. The novel explores the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during this time period, particularly those who remained unmarried.The story begins with Charlotte's childhood and follows her through her teenage years and into adulthood. Along the way, she experiences heartbreak and disappointment as she watches her friends and family members marry and start families of their own. Despite her own desires for love and companionship, Charlotte remains steadfast in her commitment to her family and community.As the novel progresses, Charlotte becomes a beloved member of her town, known for her generosity and kind nature. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when a wealthy suitor arrives in town and begins to court her. Charlotte must decide whether to accept his proposal and potentially sacrifice her independence or remain true to herself and her values.Overall, The Old Maid is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of unmarried women during the 18th century and remains a classic work of literature 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104566869
• ISBN13: 9781104566869
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"