Folly Corner (1900) - Henry Dudeney - Bog

Folly Corner is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Dudeney in 1900. The story is set in the late nineteenth century and revolves around the lives of two young women, Violet and Mildred, who are cousins. Violet is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is engaged to be married to a wealthy man, while Mildred is a plain and penniless young woman who is struggling to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of love, class, and social expectations. It highlights the challenges faced by women in a society that values wealth and status over personal happiness. The story follows the two cousins as they navigate their way through the complexities of their social and romantic lives.Violet is torn between her love for her fianc����� and her growing attraction to a young artist, while Mildred struggles to find a way to support herself and her mother. As the story unfolds, the two women face a series of challenges and setbacks that force them to confront their own desires and aspirations.Folly Corner is a beautifully written novel that captures the spirit of its time. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the late nineteenth century and explores the timeless themes of love, class, and personal fulfillment. With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and engaging storyline, Folly Corner is a classic novel that continues to captivate readers today.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.