The Veils Or The Triumph Of Constancy
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ISBN10: 1419186647
ISBN13: 9781419186646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.41 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419186646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.41 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
The Veils or The Triumph of Constancy is a novel written by Eleanor Anne Porden Franklin. It is a romantic and gothic tale that takes place in the 18th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Adelaide, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. However, she soon falls in love with another man, and together they embark on a journey to escape the clutches of her husband. Along the way, they encounter many obstacles, including a mysterious and dangerous figure known as the Veiled Lady. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom in a society that values tradition and social status above all else. With its vivid descriptions and compelling characters, The Veils or The Triumph of Constancy is a captivating read that will transport readers to another time and place.WHILE on the waves the earliest sunbeam play'd, Miranda rose, and by their margin stray'd, Impatient of her friend's expected aid, When on the tide she view'd a bark that bore A graceful damsel lightly to the shore; But ere it touch'd the strand, a mist profound Cloth'd in a fleecy veil the scene around; So thick, it scarce allow'd her eye to trace.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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