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Norston's Rest (1877)

Norston's Rest (1877)

Stephens, Ann Sophia

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ISBN10: 1167051734
ISBN13: 9781167051739
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Norston's Rest is a novel written by Ann Sophia Stephens and published in 1877. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the lives of two families, the Norstons and the Wilmots. The Norstons are a wealthy family who own a grand estate, Norston's Rest, while the Wilmots are struggling to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class. The Norston family consists of the patriarch, Mr. Norston, his wife, and their two children, Clara and George. Clara is engaged to a wealthy man, but she falls in love with a poor artist named Paul. Meanwhile, George falls in love with the Wilmot's daughter, Mary, despite their social differences.The novel also delves into the lives of the Wilmots, who are struggling financially. Mr. Wilmot is a hardworking man who is trying to provide for his family, but he is constantly met with obstacles. His wife, Mrs. Wilmot, is a proud woman who is unwilling to accept charity from the Norstons, despite their offer to help.As the story unfolds, the relationships between the two families become more complicated. Secrets are revealed, and the characters must navigate their way through difficult situations. Ultimately, the novel explores the idea that love and family are more important than social status and wealth.Norston's Rest is a classic novel that provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of 19th century America. Stephens' writing is descriptive and engaging, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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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