Publisher's Synopsis
Christina Chard is a novel written by Rosa Caroline Campbell-Praed and published in 1894. The story follows the life of the titular character, Christina Chard, who is a young woman living in rural Australia in the late 19th century. Christina is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is expected to marry well and continue her family's legacy.However, Christina is not content with the traditional role of a woman in her society and longs for independence and adventure. She defies her father's expectations by falling in love with a poor artist named Jack Ralston and embarking on a passionate affair with him.Their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of Christina's family and the social norms of the time. As Christina struggles to reconcile her desires with the expectations of her society, she must navigate the challenges of love, family, and personal identity.The novel explores themes of gender roles, class distinctions, and the tension between tradition and modernity. It is a vivid portrayal of life in rural Australia during a time of great social change and a compelling story of one woman's journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment.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.
