The Heart Of Penelope (1904) - Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes - Bog

The Heart of Penelope is a novel written by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of Penelope Grandison, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love due to financial constraints. Despite her unhappy marriage, Penelope remains a dutiful wife and mother, until her husband's sudden death brings her face to face with the reality of her situation.As she struggles to come to terms with her loss, Penelope finds solace in the company of her friend, Lady Mary, who encourages her to take control of her life and pursue her own happiness. With Lady Mary's help, Penelope begins to explore her passions and talents, and soon finds herself drawn to a young artist named Ralph Dacre.As Penelope and Ralph's relationship deepens, she must confront the disapproval of society and the expectations placed upon her as a widow. With courage and determination, Penelope learns to follow her heart and find true happiness, even in the face of adversity.The Heart of Penelope is a poignant and uplifting tale of love, loss, and self-discovery, that explores the role of women in Victorian society and the power of personal choice.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.