Forbidden To Wed (1885) - George Linnaeus Banks - Bog

Forbidden To Wed is a novel written by Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks and published in 1885. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Stanton. Hester is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who is determined to marry her off to a man of his choosing, despite her objections. Hester falls in love with a young artist named Guy Thornton, but her father forbids the match and threatens to disinherit her if she goes through with it. Hester must choose between following her heart and defying her father, or sacrificing her own happiness for the sake of her family's financial security. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the societal expectations placed on women during this time period. It is a classic Victorian romance that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and period dramas.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.