Mary Aston: Or The Events Of A Year (1845)

By Mary Aston (Fict. Name.) and Mary Aston

Book Overview

""Mary Aston: Or The Events Of A Year"" is a novel written by Mary Aston and published in 1845. The story follows the titular character, Mary Aston, through a year of her life as she navigates the challenges and joys of love and family. Mary is a young woman of modest means who lives with her mother and siblings in a small English village. She is courted by two men: the wealthy and charming Mr. Talbot, and the earnest and hardworking Mr. Brown. Mary must choose between these two suitors and navigate the expectations and pressures of her society. Along the way, she must also contend with family drama, including her sister's elopement and her mother's failing health. The novel is a portrait of life in rural England in the mid-19th century, with a focus on the experiences of women and the challenges they faced in a patriarchal society. It is a romantic and sentimental novel that explores themes of love, family, and duty.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: 1164848739
• ISBN13: 9781164848738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"