One Talent Only

By Louisa Emily Dobrée

Book Overview

One Talent Only is a novel written by Louisa Emily Dobree and published in 1878. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who possesses a single talent, that of singing. Gertrude's father is a wealthy merchant who wants her to marry a man of his choice, but Gertrude's heart is set on pursuing her passion for music. She decides to leave her comfortable life and pursue her dreams, despite the societal pressures to conform. As Gertrude embarks on her journey to become a professional singer, she faces several challenges, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of her family and society. However, she perseveres and eventually becomes a successful opera singer. Along the way, Gertrude meets several interesting characters, including a kind-hearted musician who becomes her mentor and a wealthy suitor who tries to win her heart. The novel explores themes of ambition, passion, and societal expectations. It also highlights the struggles of women in pursuing their dreams in a patriarchal society. One Talent Only is a compelling and inspiring tale of a woman who overcomes obstacles to achieve her dreams and find fulfillment in life.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: 1166579255
• ISBN13: 9781166579258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"