Gray Roses (1895) - Henry Harland - Bog

Gray Roses is a novel written by Henry Harland and published in 1895. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the lives of two main characters, a young American woman named Ursula Glyndon and an Englishman named Sir Walter Wyverne. Ursula is a wealthy heiress who travels to England to escape from her stifling life in America. Sir Walter is a wealthy aristocrat who is attracted to Ursula's beauty and intelligence. As the two characters become acquainted, they develop a deep and complicated relationship that is tested by societal conventions and personal struggles. Ursula struggles to find her place in a society that values wealth and status over personal happiness, while Sir Walter grapples with his own demons and the expectations of his family and peers. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in a society that is often unforgiving to those who do not conform to its norms. It also deals with the complexities of relationships and the challenges of navigating the expectations of others while staying true to oneself. Overall, Gray Roses is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of the late 1800s, while also exploring timeless themes of love, identity, and personal fulfillment.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.