Publisher's Synopsis
Darkened At Noontide is a novel written by Dorothy S. Kent and published in 1883. The book is a historical fiction set in the early 1800s in England, and it follows the story of a young woman named Emily who is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Lord Edward. Emily's life becomes a nightmare as she is subjected to abuse and mistreatment by her husband. She finds solace in the company of a kind and handsome doctor named Richard, who becomes her confidant and friend. As Emily's situation becomes more desperate, she must decide whether to continue enduring her husband's cruelty or risk everything to escape and start a new life with Richard. Darkened At Noontide is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom in a society where women had little power or agency.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.
