Holt Of Heathfield (1903) - Caroline Atwater Mason - Bog

Holt of Heathfield is a novel written by Caroline Atwater Mason and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 1800s in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Holt. Holt is a strong-willed and independent woman who inherits a large estate in Heathfield after her father's death. She is determined to manage the estate and make it profitable, despite the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society.As Holt takes on the responsibility of running the estate, she encounters many obstacles, including financial difficulties, social prejudices, and romantic entanglements. She faces opposition from her male relatives, who believe that a woman is not capable of managing such a large estate. However, Holt is determined to prove them wrong and works tirelessly to improve the estate's fortunes.Along the way, Holt meets and falls in love with a young lawyer named John, who supports her in her endeavors. However, their relationship is threatened by John's family, who believe that Holt is not a suitable match for him.The novel explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for independence in a time when women were expected to conform to traditional roles. It also portrays the challenges faced by women who sought to break free from these constraints and pursue their own ambitions.Overall, Holt of Heathfield is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England and the struggles faced by women in that era.This Book Is In English.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.