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The Lottery Of Life (1842)

The Lottery Of Life (1842)

Gardiner, Marguerite

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ISBN10: 1104263041
ISBN13: 9781104263041
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lottery of Life is a novel written by Marguerite Gardiner in 1842. It tells the story of a young woman named Emily, who is forced to navigate the complexities of life in the 19th century. Emily is born into a wealthy family, but her father's sudden death leaves her and her mother in financial ruin. In order to maintain their status, Emily's mother arranges for her to marry a wealthy older man, despite Emily's objections.As Emily struggles to adjust to her new life, she is forced to confront the harsh realities of class and gender inequality. She becomes involved in the suffrage movement, advocating for women's rights and the right to vote. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man who shares her beliefs, but their relationship is threatened by the societal norms of the time.The Lottery of Life is a compelling novel that explores themes of love, loss, and societal expectations. Gardiner's vivid descriptions of life in the 19th century provide readers with a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and foreign. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or women's rights.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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