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Chimes (1858)

Chimes (1858)

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ISBN10: 116643740X
ISBN13: 9781166437404
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chimes is a novel written by Marianne De Burgh and published in 1858. The story follows the life of a young girl named Grace who is orphaned at a young age and left to fend for herself in the harsh world of Victorian England. Grace is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, but she struggles to fit in with their privileged lifestyle and finds solace in the company of a kind-hearted servant named Nellie.As Grace grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the social injustices of her time and becomes involved in the fight for women's rights and social reform. Along the way, she falls in love with a young doctor named Edward, but their relationship is threatened by the prejudices of their respective social classes.Chimes is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and social inequality. De Burgh's vivid descriptions of Victorian England transport the reader back in time to a world of rigid social hierarchies and strict gender roles. Despite the challenges that Grace faces, she remains determined to fight for a better world and to make a difference in the lives of those around her.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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