Jane Hardy: Or The Withered Heart (1857)

by T.S. Arthur

Book Overview

""Jane Hardy: Or The Withered Heart"" is a novel written by Timothy Shay Arthur and published in 1857. Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows the life of Jane Hardy, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family due to the death of her father. With no other options, Jane becomes a governess for a wealthy family, where she meets and falls in love with the family's eldest son, Edward. However, their relationship is met with opposition from Edward's mother, who disapproves of Jane's lower social status. As the story progresses, Jane faces numerous challenges and obstacles that test her strength and character. She must navigate the complexities of love, social class, and family dynamics, all while trying to find her place in the world. Along the way, she meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a wise and compassionate minister, a manipulative and jealous rival, and a kind-hearted benefactor who helps her in her time of need. ""Jane Hardy: Or The Withered Heart"" is a tale of love, loss, and redemption that explores themes of social inequality, family values, and the power of forgiveness. With its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and timeless message, this novel remains a beloved classic of American literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104872137
• ISBN13: 9781104872137
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"