The Woman With One Hand: And Mr. Ely's Engagement (1899)
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ISBN10: 1120936446
ISBN13: 9781120936448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120936448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Woman With One Hand: And Mr. Ely�������s Engagement is a novel written by Richard Marsh and originally published in 1899. The story follows the life of a woman named Laura, who has only one hand due to a childhood accident. Despite her disability, Laura is determined to live a full and happy life. The novel begins with Laura working as a governess for a wealthy family, where she meets the handsome and charming Mr. Ely. The two quickly fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of Mr. Ely�������s family and the social stigma surrounding Laura�������s disability. As the story progresses, Laura faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including a jealous rival and a dangerous criminal. However, she remains steadfast in her determination to overcome these difficulties and prove that she is just as capable and deserving of love as anyone else. Throughout the novel, Marsh explores themes of love, disability, and social class, offering a poignant and thought-provoking commentary on the prejudices and injustices of Victorian society. The Woman With One Hand: And Mr. Ely�������s Engagement is a timeless classic 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.
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