The Impediment: A Novel (1898)
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ISBN10: 143731743X
ISBN13: 9781437317435
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437317435
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Impediment is a novel written by Dorothea Gerard and first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Clare and Hester, who are orphaned and left in the care of their uncle, Sir Francis Markham.Clare is the elder of the two sisters and is described as being beautiful, intelligent and ambitious. She dreams of making a name for herself in the world and is determined to marry a wealthy man who can provide her with the lifestyle she desires. Hester, on the other hand, is shy and introverted and has no such aspirations. She is content to live a quiet life and is happy to support her sister in whatever way she can.As the story unfolds, we see the sisters navigate their way through the complexities of Victorian society. Clare's pursuit of wealth and status leads her into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man, while Hester falls in love with a poor artist who is unable to provide her with the security she craves.Throughout the novel, the sisters are faced with numerous obstacles and setbacks, including financial difficulties, social ostracism and personal tragedy. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their loyalty to each other and ultimately find a way to overcome their respective impediments and find happiness.The Impediment is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of Victorian society. It is a timeless tale 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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