Publisher's Synopsis
A Rose of Yesterday is a novel written by Francis Marion Crawford and published in 1897. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the life of a young woman named Angela Guiscardi, who is born into a wealthy and influential family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Angela is deeply unhappy and feels trapped by the expectations placed upon her by her family and society.As she grows older, Angela becomes increasingly drawn to the world of art and literature, and begins to rebel against her family's expectations by pursuing her own passions. She falls in love with a young artist named Paul Griggs, who encourages her to follow her dreams and break free from the constraints of her privileged life.However, their love is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Baron Bonelli, who claims to have a connection to Angela's past. As Angela struggles to uncover the truth about her family and her own identity, she must also confront the difficult choices she must make in order to find happiness and fulfillment in her life.A Rose of Yesterday is a beautifully written and emotionally powerful novel that explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values tradition and conformity above all else. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
