Her Marriage Lines by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around a young woman who enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy older man to secure her family's financial future. Despite the lack of romantic love, she grows to appreciate his kindness and generosity. However, when her husband's nephew arrives on the scene, she finds herself drawn to him, leading to a complex web of emotions and moral dilemmas.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1908 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 8,408 words
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I HAD never been out to service before, and I thought it a grand thing when I got a place at Charleston Farm. Old Mr. Alderton was close-fisted enough, and while he had the management of the farm it was a place no girl need have wished to come to; but now Mr. Alderton had given up farming this year or two, and young Master Harry, he had the management of everything. Mr. Alderton, he stuck in one room with his books, which he was always fond of above a bit, and must needs be waited on hand and foot, only driving over to Lewes every now and then.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,408 words
- Structure: 1 section, 141 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The narrative primarily revolves around the romantic relationships and marital life of the protagonist.
- Drama — The story contains elements of conflict, tension, and emotional upheaval, typical of a drama.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and societal norms depicted are indicative of a specific historical period.
Tags
Marriage · Romance · Feminism · Social Class · Victorian Era · Women's Rights · Family Drama · Relationships · Love Triangle · Infidelity · Deception · Secrets