Publisher's Synopsis
Amabel Channice is a novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick and published in 1908. The story is set in England and revolves around the titular character, Amabel Channice, who is a young woman with a troubled past. Amabel is the daughter of a wealthy family, but her father died when she was young, and her mother remarried a man who mistreated her. Amabel is sent away to boarding school, where she meets and falls in love with a young man named Guy. However, their relationship is cut short when Amabel's stepfather dies, and she is forced to return home. Back at home, Amabel's mother is ill, and she is forced to take care of her. She also discovers that her stepfather has left her with a large inheritance, which causes tension with her half-brother, who believes he is entitled to the money. Amabel struggles to navigate these challenges while also dealing with her own emotional turmoil. Throughout the novel, Amabel must confront her past and come to terms with the events that have shaped her life. She also learns to stand up for herself and assert her independence in a society that is not always kind to women. The novel explores themes of love, family, inheritance, and the role of women in society. Overall, Amabel Channice is a compelling story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.
