Publisher's Synopsis
Heriot's Choice: A Tale is a novel written by Rosa Nouchette Carey and published in 1891. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Grace and Marion Heriot. Grace is engaged to a wealthy man named Mr. Carlyon, but she is not in love with him. Marion, on the other hand, is in love with a poor artist named Gilbert Trafford.As the story progresses, Grace begins to have second thoughts about her engagement and realizes that she has feelings for Gilbert. However, she is torn between her duty to her family and her desire to follow her heart. Meanwhile, Marion faces opposition from her family and society for her choice of a poor artist as a partner.The novel explores themes of love, duty, wealth, and social class. It depicts the struggles of women in Victorian society and their limited choices when it comes to matters of the heart. The author also highlights the importance of making choices that align with one's true desires and values, rather than succumbing to societal pressures.Overall, Heriot's Choice: A Tale is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the human heart.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.
