Harden Hall V1: Or The Three Proposals, A Novel (1847)
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ISBN10: 1120198674
ISBN13: 9781120198679
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120198679
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Harden Hall V1: Or The Three Proposals is a novel written by F.B. and first published in 1847. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of the wealthy Harden family, who reside in the grand estate of Harden Hall. The novel revolves around the three proposals of marriage that are made to the three daughters of the family, and the subsequent romantic entanglements that ensue. The eldest daughter, Caroline, is proposed to by the dashing but reckless Lord Montague, who is determined to win her hand despite her initial reluctance. The second daughter, Emily, receives a proposal from the kind-hearted but unremarkable Mr. Howard, who is overshadowed by his more charismatic rival, Mr. Mordaunt. The youngest daughter, Louisa, finds herself torn between two suitors, the charming but fickle Mr. Beaumont and the steadfast and reliable Mr. Wentworth.As the three sisters navigate their romantic prospects, they must also contend with the social expectations and pressures of their class and gender. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles, and provides a vivid depiction of the customs and values of the English upper class in the early 19th century.Overall, Harden Hall V1: Or The Three Proposals is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy during a time of great social change.In Three Volumes.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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