American Wives And English Husbands: A Novel (1901)
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ISBN10: 1163909238
ISBN13: 9781163909232
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163909232
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
American Wives and English Husbands is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton in 1901. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two American women who marry Englishmen and move to England. The first woman, Mrs. Pauline Burgoyne, is a wealthy and beautiful widow who marries an English lord. The second woman, Mrs. Ruth Levice, is a middle-class woman who marries a wealthy Englishman.The novel explores the cultural differences between Americans and English people, and the challenges that arise when two people from different backgrounds come together in marriage. The two women struggle to adapt to their new lives in England and to understand the social norms and expectations of their husbands' families.As the story unfolds, the women face various obstacles and hardships, including infidelity, betrayal, and social ostracism. They also experience moments of joy and happiness, as they navigate their way through the complex world of English aristocracy.Overall, American Wives and English Husbands is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Americans and English people during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, and cultural studies.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.
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