The Actress' Daughter: A Novel (1886)
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ISBN10: 1104476606
ISBN13: 9781104476601
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104476601
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Actress' Daughter is a novel written by May Agnes Fleming and first published in 1886. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Elinor, who is the daughter of a famous actress named Madame Fauvelle. Elinor has been raised in the theater world and dreams of becoming an actress herself, but her mother is opposed to the idea and wants her to marry a wealthy man instead. Elinor is torn between her love for the theater and her desire to please her mother. She falls in love with a young actor named Guy Thornton, but he is not wealthy enough for her mother's approval. Meanwhile, Elinor's mother is being courted by a wealthy man named Mr. Van Duzen, who is determined to marry her despite her past as an actress. As Elinor struggles to find her place in the world, she must navigate the complicated relationships between her mother, Guy, and Mr. Van Duzen. Along the way, she learns about the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams and the importance of following one's heart. The Actress' Daughter is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and family dynamics set in the world of the theater in the late 19th century. May Agnes Fleming's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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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