Publisher's Synopsis
Henrietta's Wish Or Domineering: A Tale (1850) is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Henrietta, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Henrietta is torn between her desire for independence and her duty to her family.As the story progresses, Henrietta becomes increasingly frustrated with the limitations placed on her by society. She longs to be free to pursue her own interests and ambitions, but finds herself constantly thwarted by the expectations of others.At the same time, Henrietta is also dealing with the domineering behavior of her father, who is determined to control every aspect of her life. Despite her best efforts to assert herself, Henrietta finds herself powerless in the face of his authority.Throughout the novel, Henrietta grapples with these conflicting desires and struggles to find a way to live a fulfilling life while also meeting the expectations of those around her. Ultimately, she must decide whether to continue to submit to the will of others or to break free and forge her own path.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.
