Down The River

von Harriet Prescott Spofford

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Down The River is a novel written by Harriet Prescott Spofford, an American author, and poet. The book tells the story of a young woman named Clara Pemberton who embarks on a journey down the Connecticut River, seeking adventure and escape from the constraints of her life. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a mysterious stranger named Paul Benedict, who captures her heart. As Clara navigates the twists and turns of the river, she must also confront the dark secrets of her past and the challenges of her present. Spofford's vivid descriptions of the river and its surroundings create a rich and immersive world for the reader to explore, while her nuanced portrayal of Clara's inner struggles adds depth and complexity to the story. Overall, Down The River is a compelling tale of love, loss, and self-discovery that will captivate readers from beginning to end.First awakening to consciousness in this state, it was with effort and only lately she had comprehended that there could be any other: a different condition from one in which Miss Emma was mistress and she was maid seemed at first preposterous, then fabulous, and still unnatural: nevertheless, there was a flavor of wicked pleasure in the thought.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781419116643
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC