Publisher's Synopsis
Broken To Harness V3: A Story Of English Domestic Life (1864) is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates. The book is a part of a series and follows the lives of the characters introduced in the previous volumes. The story is set in England and revolves around the themes of love, family, and societal expectations. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Lilian Ashleigh, who is caught between her love for a man named George Gresley and her duty to marry someone of her own class. Lilian's father, a wealthy merchant, wants her to marry a man named Mr. Ashurst, who is also wealthy and of the same social class. Lilian is torn between her love for George and her duty to her family, and the story follows her struggles to reconcile these conflicting desires.The book also explores the lives of other characters, including Lilian's sister, who is unhappily married, and her brother, who is struggling with his own demons. The story provides a vivid portrayal of English domestic life in the mid-19th century, with its social norms, class distinctions, and gender roles.Overall, Broken To Harness V3: A Story Of English Domestic Life (1864) is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the challenges faced by individuals trying to navigate its rigid social structures.In Three Volumes.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.
