In Love's Hands by Bertha M. Clay
Ce yesterday," Mr. Aylwinne replied, his voice steady and composed. "I have loved her for many years, and now that we have the opportunity to be together, I see no reason to delay our happiness." Mrs. Blunden looked from one to the other, her expression softening. "Well, if you both are sure of your feelings, then who am I to stand in the way of your happiness? But, Florence, my dear, are you truly ready for this step?" Florence met her aunt's gaze, her own eyes filled with a mixture of determination and tenderness. "Yes, Aunt Margaret, I am ready. I have loved Frank for a long time, and I believe we can make each other very happy." "Then it's settled," Mrs. Blunden declared, her tone decisive. "You have my blessing, and I will do everything in my power to ensure your wedding is a joyous occasion." Mr. Aylwinne took Florence's hand, his grip firm and reassuring. "Thank you, Aunt Margaret. Your support means a great deal to us." As the conversation shifted to the practicalities of planning a wedding, Florence felt a sense of peace settle over her. The uncertainties and fears that had plagued her seemed to dissipate in the warmth of her aunt's acceptance and Frank's unwavering love. Whatever challenges lay ahead, she knew they would face them together, and that knowledge filled her with hope for the future.
By Bertha M. Clay · First published 1911 · Genre: Romance, Historical Romance, Sentimental Fiction · 23 chapters · 61,511 words
First lines
Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon -- swollen and turbid -- fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.
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Genres
- Romance — The narrative centers on love, passion, and emotional relationships, making romance the most relevant genre.
- Historical Romance — The setting and societal contexts reflect a past era, aligning the book with the historical romance tradition.
- Sentimental Fiction — The prose emphasizes heightened emotions and idealized love, characteristics typical of sentimental fiction.
- Drama — The plot involves significant personal and interpersonal conflicts that are fundamental to dramatic storytelling.
Tags
romance · Victorian · women's fiction · sentimental · passion · emotional conflict · historical fiction · social constraints · heartbreak · intimacy · female resilience · redemption
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Bertha M. Clay
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Sentimental Fiction, Drama, Women's Fiction
- Length: 61,511 words
- Structure: 23 chapters, 1,375 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- In Deadly Peril
- Shadows
- The Legacy
- The Governesses
- An Unpleasant Errand
- Shattered Hopes
- Deserted
- A New Home
- Alone in the World
- Mrs. Wilson
- The Stranger from India
- Florence's Pupils
- The Discovery
- Too Late!
- The Storm
- A Man of Mystery
- The Newspaper Paragraph
- Suspense
- Still a Mystery
- Not Quite Happy
- A Whispered Word
- A Tardy Explanation
- Conclusion