Excerpt from Wedded Life in the Upper Ranks, Vol. 1 of 2: The Wife and Friends, And, the Married Man
The death of her parents left Caroline, when little more than fifteen years of age, penniless, and, but for the kindness of one human being, friendless this be nevolent friend was the Countess of De lamore. Distantly related to Mr. Mon tagu, she had ever taken an interest in his family, 'little thinking that her friend ship could ever aught avail to the daugh: ter of one twenty years her junior. The course of events proved far otherwise; and Caroline Montagu became the adopt ed child of the Earl and Countess of Delamore. They took the orphan home, promised their protection during life, and provision at their death. If the loss of such parents as Mr. And Mrs. Montagu could be considered an evil.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of marriage and female friendship in the upper echelons of 19th century British society. With many women expected to marry for status and wealth, the author delves into the hidden desires and expectations hidden behind the facade of conventional marriage. The author provides insight into the role that passion and genuine affection should play in relationships, contrasting societal expectations with the private dilemmas faced by 19th-century women. By doing so, this book sheds light on the universal struggle between duty, self-fulfillment, and the pursuit of genuine happiness in love and marriage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333413965_0
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