Rachel Cohen, The Usurer's Daughter

By Mrs. Kemp

Book Overview

Rachel Cohen: The Usurer�������s Daughter is a novel written by Kemp, Mrs. and originally published in 1860. The story follows the life of Rachel Cohen, the daughter of a Jewish usurer named Isaac Cohen. Rachel is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who longs to escape the poverty and prejudice of her community. She falls in love with a Christian man named Arthur Conway, but their relationship is met with resistance from both of their families. As Rachel struggles to navigate the complexities of her identity and relationships, she must also confront the harsh realities of life as a Jewish woman in Victorian England. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges of living in a society that is deeply divided by class and religion. Through Rachel's journey, the reader gains insight into the experiences of Jewish people in 19th century England and the struggles they faced in trying to assimilate into a society that often rejected them. Overall, Rachel Cohen: The Usurer�������s Daughter is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian England and the lives of those who lived on the margins of society.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: 1120685915
• ISBN13: 9781120685919
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"