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Fanny Lightman's Choice (1868)

Fanny Lightman's Choice (1868)

Berry, Martha Eugenia

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ISBN10: 1166611930
ISBN13: 9781166611934
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fanny Lightman's Choice is a novel written by Martha Eugenia Berry and first published in 1868. The story follows the life of Fanny Lightman, a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence and love. Set in the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for self-determination.Fanny is the youngest daughter of a wealthy merchant family in New York City. As a woman in the mid-1800s, she is expected to marry well and fulfill the traditional roles of wife and mother. However, Fanny dreams of a different life - one where she can pursue her own passions and make her own choices.When Fanny meets the charming and handsome Daniel Van Brunt, she falls deeply in love. However, her family disapproves of Daniel and urges her to marry a wealthy and respectable man instead. Fanny must choose between her family's expectations and her own desires, and her decision will have far-reaching consequences for her future.Throughout the novel, Fanny faces numerous challenges and obstacles as she tries to carve out her own path in life. She must navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations, all while trying to stay true to herself and her own desires.Fanny Lightman's Choice is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, loss, and self-discovery, and a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.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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